Comments on: Social Skills: Helpful Habits

By: Davina

Davina — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:05:28 +0000

Quite a story! That man was obviously having a bad day or he’s just not a happy person. But, that doesn’t excuse his behaviour. Your examples illustrate simple acts of kindness that can make person feel like a million.

Yeah – he probably was having a bad day. I thought about this too as I was writing the post. Then I thought, “How bad would my day have to be that I would hit someone?” Really bad? Really REALLY bad? No. I wouldn’t hit anyone no matter how miserable my day was. Bottom line: don’t hit. So I agree with you, a bad day or unhappy person doesn’t excuse his behaviour.

Thanks for visiting, Davina.
~ L.

By: Sara at On Simplicity

Sara at On Simplicity — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:31:06 +0000

Amen, dude. I always find myself smiling ridiculously wide after I do something nice or someone else does something for me.

And thanks for the Roger Ebert story–I have so much respect for him and would be mortified if I ever smacked him in a self-absorbed rage.

I know what you mean, Sara – I’m a smiler too…and the more we do for others, the more we smile. It’s all good.
~ L.

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:32:20 +0000

Wow, that’s a highly disturbing story.

“The little, thoughtful actions we can do everyday for others are so simple and can mean so much. ” Very true.

Yes, unfortunately, it is disturbing.

Thanks for stopping by, Vered; I appreciate it.
~ L.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:00:04 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. The world would orbit just a little bit better, if everyone practiced courtesy.

I’m with you on that, WD – a bit better and a bit easier.

Thanks for leaving a comment.
~ L.