Simply Meredith;;

            While entering a restaurant this morning I saw an elderly couple approaching the doorway, out of common courtesy I patiently waited and smiled holding the door open for the couple. Upon their entrance into building I asked how their morning was going. The lady seemed shocked and begun to tell me how these days you can’t find people that are friendly, kind, and show common courtesy anymore. She went on about what a “nice young lady” I was. This got me thinking, “Why in the world was this elderly couple so thankful for something that should be common courtesy?” It should not have been a huge surprise to this couple! It should be an everyday occurrence.
               It seemed to mean so much to them, and if it means to take a few minutes out of the day to help out others, then I’m going to do it! Putting a smile on one persons face should be something we strive to do everyday of our lives. In a world that rudeness and “fend-for-yourself” attitudes concur most, I’ve discovered that its easy to brighten up someone’s day.
               So next time you see someone approaching the doorway hold the door open and ask them how their day was! If you see someone drop something, instead of being just one of the others and rushing around them, stop and help them out! 
              Common curtsy and generosity should be an everyday occurrence, and I for one am going to strive to put at least one smile on someone’s face each day. I hope you all will too.