Went out to dinner this evening. There was a line, as there typically is most nights in our area but especially on Friday and Saturday. As we were going inside to give our name and learn how long the wait was going to be, some other people were going in at the same time. I held the door for them - they walked right in without even acknowledging the gesture, like they expected it.
Then when we all got inside, the people I let go ahead of us gave their name to the hostess. Then came our turn. Of course the courteous thing to do when someone holds the door or provides assistance is to return the favor. The polite thing to have done in this case would have been to allow us to leave our name first since we got there first. I fully expected it.
I guess we just should have walked right in ahead of them and let them fend for themselves. That wouldn't have been right, however.
For more information about my consulting, teaching, and coaching services visit my website at stevehoffacker.com. I also maintain a blog (Sales Quips) on the real estate network Active Rain, and you can begin participating in this great forum by visiting here. I also write and maintain blogs for Gold Coast SMC and Florida SMC. © 2011, Steve Hoffacker. All Rights Reserved.
Then when we all got inside, the people I let go ahead of us gave their name to the hostess. Then came our turn. Of course the courteous thing to do when someone holds the door or provides assistance is to return the favor. The polite thing to have done in this case would have been to allow us to leave our name first since we got there first. I fully expected it.
I guess we just should have walked right in ahead of them and let them fend for themselves. That wouldn't have been right, however.
For more information about my consulting, teaching, and coaching services visit my website at stevehoffacker.com. I also maintain a blog (Sales Quips) on the real estate network Active Rain, and you can begin participating in this great forum by visiting here. I also write and maintain blogs for Gold Coast SMC and Florida SMC. © 2011, Steve Hoffacker. All Rights Reserved.
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