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I like quotations from people. It is fun to learn from the experience of others. So when I was in college I used to post on the bulletin boards quotes that I thought were interesting every week. I posted them when no one was around, and it always amused me to see what people would say about them when I was at the bulletin board. (Yes I am aware this shows my age.)
One day while I at the bulletin board/front desk I was getting some information and the student clerk at the front talked to me about it. She said “What do you think of that quote?”
“I like it. I wonder who has been putting those up?”, I curiously asked.
“I don’t know, but I’d like to know who it is.”, she said. ”I like them and would love to meet the person.”
“Oh really?“, I said. ”Just because of some quotes?”
“Well its more that that, he took the time to post them also.”, she said. “I think that shows character.”
“Thats interesting.”, I replied. ”Well I am the one who posts those”, I admitted.
“Really, thats so cool!”, she said excitedly and gave me a hug. We were friends the rest of the year. I didn’t plan on getting something when I gave, but I have always gotten more than I give in life.
It had been a productive hour at the coffeehouse. I had found some interesting articles and studied some new stuff. I went to clean up and drop off my cup in the garbage and I overheard two women loudly talking.
“The professor doesn’t explain things very well does he?”, she asked her friend. ”Do you understand it?”
“No not at all. I don’t understand how people can teach and not be able to communicate. Communication is key.”, her friend said.
“I’m sorry to interrupt you both, but I couldn’t avoid hearing you both talking about how important Communication is and I agree with you.”, I said.
They both turned to me and smiled. The first woman said “It is nice to hear confirmation!”, and gave her friend a cross between a high-five and a hug.
Her friend added “We are taking the same class and we can’t understand what the professor is saying so we are just having to teach ourselves. Thanks for letting us vent. Sometimes you feel that people don’t care about communication.”
We started some small talk for a few minutes and they explained how they felt that 90% of the problems in the world were due to just miscommunication. I agree with that I told them.
“I am going to let you continue because I have some things to finish.”, I said. ”Thanks for being open to talking to me.”, I said.
“Oh of course,” the second woman responded. ”After all communication is key.”, she said with a smile.
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There are many reasons why this can be a cost effective idea. I personally think that the value of education/knowledge is undervalued.
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If you aren’t sure where to start by impressing people, you might get some ideas off of this list. It is something that I do with my bosses as well. Respect and being proactive are the foundation of being a good team player.
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