The Kindness of a Stand-Up Greeting

"Compassion may be defined as the capacity to be attentive to the experience of others, to wish the best for others, and to sense what will truly serve others."
~ Joan Halifax

Recently, I landed in an airport to which I had never been.  As I approached the Information Desk to ask the gentleman where I could find a taxi, he stood up to greet me.  I was very touched by this small gesture of formality, which made me feel that he actually wanted to be helpful -- an attitude that sometimes feels rare these days.  He answered my question and as we parted, he welcomed me again to his city.