Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Kindness of Seemingly Small Courtesies

"Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart."
~ Henry Clay

I recently arrived at a series of business meetings ahead of schedule, but while an earlier meeting was in progress.  The meeting organizer saw me look through a window into the meeting room.  He stepped outside to welcome me, told me what that particular session was addressing and led me inside to an open seat.  He then brought me a cup of water.  When I thanked him later, he shrugged it off and said that he had figured I had been driving and in traffic, and could probably use a glass of water.  I was greatly appreciative of his warm and courteous welcome.

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