How do I go about doing that? I almost always complement the staff, especially when they deserve it. I don’t do it for this purpose, but they are far more likely to remember me when I take a second to thank them.

I have made myself the unofficial baby inspector. To be sure, considering the type of people they let rome the streets these days, one must be careful. A parent can get the wrong idea.

Nonetheless, I do ask if I can say hello to their little ones while complementing them. I don’t think there is much that will bring a bright smile to a parent faster than a compliment to their child.

Holding a door works too, or thanking another for holding a door for me.

You might find this odd but some people don’t like my attempts at brightening the atmosphere. I look at this way. That is their problem, not mine.

Daily writing prompt

What do you wish you could do more every day?

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