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Blogs > secret_lade > Ramblings of the depraved.....

"She had long wavy hair and pretty blue eyes...."  

secret_lade 49F
14389 posts
10/27/2020 2:24 am
"She had long wavy hair and pretty blue eyes...."

I started my day, yesterday, with a very kind message from one of my readers.

Not going to lie, it made me smile and totally made my day!

I know that my writing styles aren't going to be for everyone, but for the people that do like what I have to say, it always touches me a little when they reach out to tell me their thoughts. I often find it is the posts that I debate over the most that end up being the posts that are most memorable to others.

And, like everyone else, it feels good to receive those unsolicited comments and compliments. It kind of gives me a glimpse into their life, as well....

I was part way through my day when our Regional VP's Administrative Assistant emailed me to get the identity of our of our employees.

This happens often....

A customer is so impressed by their level of service that they reach out to corporate to relay their experience. While a customer always remembers the level of service they received, they don't always remember the name of the employee that impressed them.

I was reading through the customers written comment and I was recognizing what was being stated.

This customer had gone to our company's Faceplace page and posted this very, very kind compliment about our store and our employee with the long wavy hair and pretty blue eyes.

I was that employee.

She and her granddaughters had been in search of a certain product and when I talked to them they had already given up hope finding it. After we had parted, I decided to take the next step and search out the clearance section to see if maybe we had it tucked away somewhere in that clearance wasteland....

And we did!

I ended up hunting her down in the store and making her granddaughter's day that day! Saving her money to boot as the item was now on clearance....

I was pretty smiley when I emailed her back to let her know it was me. It's not all that often an Office Girl gets the opportunity to receive a customer compliment.

It was a feel good day yesterday.... One of those days where you feel like you kind of do make a difference in the world around you. It's days like yesterday that make up for all those terrible days when you feel invisible, and overwhelmed, and wonder why, exactly, you keep on going.

secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/28/2020 12:52 am
    Quoting MrWrong4RghtNow:
    It’s very awesome that you got some great feedback. If you’re like me, you do the extra stuff for a customer just because you’d want to be treated in the same fashion. I’ve never been good at accepting compliments but it does help make an otherwise tedious or trying day dissipate like a puff of smoke.
    Being a good person is sometimes seen as a detriment in society. But I think if we had more people like you, we would have a better world.
It's much easier to accept a compliment via email. You can still remain anonymous and secretly basque in your own glory. Lol.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/28/2020 12:45 am
    Quoting easy_going2014:
    that's a good story

    thanks for sharing

    I, for one really appreciate that "extra mile" in any and all retail or service industries

    and, it doesn't take that much

    treat people the way you want to be treated

    that's what I always say

    hmm

    be safe

    Cary Brothers - "Blue Eyes"

    Wish enough, wise man'll tell you a lie
    Window broke, torn up screens
    Who'd have thought that you'd dream
    Of a single tragic scene
    I just want to sing a song with you
    I just want to take it off of you
    'Cause Blue Eyes
    You are all that I need
    'Cause Blue Eyes
    You're the sweet to my mean
    Fess it up, dot on the palm of your hand
    I can help you to stand
    Saved it up for this dance
    Tell me all the things you can
I just follow the golden rule.... Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It's too bad there aren't more of us out there, doing this.... It would be such a better place.


MrWrong4RghtNow 57M
2439 posts
10/27/2020 10:23 pm

 It’s very awesome that you got some great feedback. If you’re like me, you do the extra stuff for a customer just because you’d want to be treated in the same fashion. I’ve never been good at accepting compliments but it does help make an otherwise tedious or trying day dissipate like a puff of smoke.
Being a good person is sometimes seen as a detriment in society. But I think if we had more people like you, we would have a better world.
My name is MrWrong and I approved this comment


easy_going2014 57M
Ask me for a photo
14366 posts
10/27/2020 8:17 pm

 that's a good story

thanks for sharing

I, for one really appreciate that "extra mile" in any and all retail or service industries

and, it doesn't take that much

treat people the way you want to be treated

that's what I always say

hmm

be safe

Cary Brothers - "Blue Eyes"

Wish enough, wise man'll tell you a lie
Window broke, torn up screens
Who'd have thought that you'd dream
Of a single tragic scene
I just want to sing a song with you
I just want to take it off of you
'Cause Blue Eyes
You are all that I need
'Cause Blue Eyes
You're the sweet to my mean
Fess it up, dot on the palm of your hand
I can help you to stand
Saved it up for this dance
Tell me all the things you can
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secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:26 pm
    Quoting Paulxx001:
    And there ya go! 👍 😊 Good for you. It's always a pleasure when someone appreciates hard effort!
It does make you feel good!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:25 pm
    Quoting  :
If we're content with just being kind to others, it comes natural to be kind. It's always a good feeling, though, to have someone appreciate you for your kindness.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:21 pm
    Quoting coolpoolguy3:
    Well done, enjoy the wins when you get them!
I'm certainly trying!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:21 pm
    Quoting superbjversion2:
    Those unexpected compliments are the best! I try to dish them out where I can.
I do too! I always tell people I appreciate them, I always thank everyone for going out of their way for me, and I always acknowledge everyone that says a greeting of some kind to me because I know how it makes me feel when people do these things for me.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:17 pm
    Quoting pocogato12:
    I know just how she made you feel. One of our steady customers was unhappy that a particular shade of lipstick was no longer available. I took her name and number. At home since we were not allowed access to internet in the store I went on a hunt for her color and brand. I reached out to the cosmetic company to see how any could be obtained. I got plenty of info and called the woman back the next time I was at work and told her how to obtain her lip color and the price and that the company was holding the last 6 tubes waiting to hear from her. About a week later she cam in the store and handed me a bag containing a very decorative cookie tin. In it were over 2 dozen balls of homemade chocolate chip cookie dough" freeze these my dear and use them at night when you get home- they cook in the microwave"
That's awesome!! It's one of the best feelings in the world to feel acknowledged and appreciated for your effort! I'm kind of jealous of those microwave cookie dough balls!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:08 pm
    Quoting CUMHANDLEME:
    Congrats for being seen in a time when people are too pre occupied to recognize it's easier to be kind than mean.
I've dealt with my fair share of shitty people, working with the public in a pandemic. I've literally watched women go to the bathroom, not flush the toilet and not wash their hands because they're afraid to touch anything. That's fantastic for the next person who comes along to use the bathroom. Funny, though.... They didn't seem too freaked out to use the toilet paper.... or touch the dispenser to rip it off.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:02 pm
    Quoting citizen4722:
    We all need days like that at the moment
Yes we do!!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:01 pm

 Thank you! I received a recognition email from the Regional VP today. Felt kinda special for a minute.... LOL


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
10/27/2020 4:00 pm
    Quoting lindoboy100:
    I've seen those eyes....they're gorgeous!!

    You know McLade, it's the little things that make the difference. That lady and her family will return to your store for years to come! And isn't it lovely to do something so somple yet so nice, isn't it so rewarding. Even more so when it's recognised!!

    Diamond girl!
Hey Stranger!! I was starting to worry about you, hadn't seen you here in a while!


lindoboy100 61M
23969 posts
10/27/2020 11:51 am

 I've seen those eyes....they're gorgeous!!

You know McLade, it's the little things that make the difference. That lady and her family will return to your store for years to come! And isn't it lovely to do something so somple yet so nice, isn't it so rewarding. Even more so when it's recognised!!

Diamond girl!


lunchandconvo 53F  
4034 posts
10/27/2020 10:53 am

 congratulations!


citizen4722 66M  
74582 posts
10/27/2020 10:31 am

 We all need days like that at the moment


CUMHANDLEME 61F  
794 posts
10/27/2020 10:16 am

 Congrats for being seen in a time when people are too pre occupied to recognize it's easier to be kind than mean.
Do you have any Primal Urges ... I do, please CUMHANDLEME and explore some of my naughty and nice Primal ... Urges with me !!!


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
10/27/2020 9:11 am

 I know just how she made you feel. One of our steady customers was unhappy that a particular shade of lipstick was no longer available. I took her name and number. At home since we were not allowed access to internet in the store I went on a hunt for her color and brand. I reached out to the cosmetic company to see how any could be obtained. I got plenty of info and called the woman back the next time I was at work and told her how to obtain her lip color and the price and that the company was holding the last 6 tubes waiting to hear from her. About a week later she cam in the store and handed me a bag containing a very decorative cookie tin. In it were over 2 dozen balls of homemade chocolate chip cookie dough" freeze these my dear and use them at night when you get home- they cook in the microwave"
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superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
10/27/2020 8:19 am

 Those unexpected compliments are the best! I try to dish them out where I can.
Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


coolpoolguy3 57M
3357 posts
10/27/2020 8:10 am

 Well done, enjoy the wins when you get them!


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
10/27/2020 6:52 am

 And there ya go! 👍 😊 Good for you. It's always a pleasure when someone appreciates hard effort!


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