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Keep spirits up! Say "good morning"

Early the other morning I was walking past Fullers  feeling a little grumpy having slept badly the night before.As a lady got out of her car and our eyes met, "good morning"she said with a pleasant smile. I replied and off she went to work at Fullers.I felt a little less grumpy so I thought I would try saying "good morning" to the few other people I passed on my way.By the time I got to my destination I had had an exchange with about three others. They all smiled back.It's only a small thing but it made me feel better and I others to I hope.Instinctively you will know when and when it is not appropriate so why not give it a try in these troubled times?

Adrian Irving ● 2421d6 Comments

Yes there are some good things happening, a Lady at the Busstop just shared 24 roll-pack of loopaper with me and did not evev take money, Virgin send me a txt that for the next 4 weeks I have unlimited calls and up to 10GB on my mobile to make it possible for people to stay in touch, very decent.

Silvia Kinner ● 2421d

Absolutely right Adrian, every morning when I take out The Terrierists be it to Turnham Green or Chiswick House, and meet other dog walkers its always a cheery good morning - lovely way to start the day 😀

Loraine Pemberton ● 2421d

I normally just give a big wink and try and swap phone numbers

Julian Pavey ● 2420d

Agreed.Let's also make a special effort to thank the over-worked, under-paid floor staff in our supermarkets.We all have a love-hate relationship with our local Sainsbury's, but these people are trying to deal with unprecedented demand (and frequent stupidity/outright rudeness).

Chris Jenkins ● 2420d

Totally agree Chris. When I was in Sainsbury’s on  Wednesday I thanked the woman at the checkout for all her hard work and happy disposition, she smiled, thanked me and said my words mean so much to her. A warm smile and kind words cost nothing but mean a lot.

Judi Roche ● 2420d

Agreed Chris, during my early morning visit, I chatted to the girl at the cash point and asked when she got off.  4.30 was the reply.  Poor soul, the place was heaving and she was doing nine and a half hours!

Micki Hawkes ● 2420d