You get back what you give out

I am a creature of habit and always buy the same thing from the same shop when I buy my lunch. I always have a chat to the lady who makes my lunch, she is also the business owner. We only ever exchange the usual "How is your day", "What are you doing on the weekend?" stuff. I can't engage with someone even when buying a sandwich without speaking to them.

Today the shop was very busy and the five or so staff were also looking rushed. I noticed the staff were all a bit straightfaced and I figured they were a bit stressed by ther lunchtime rush.

When"the lady", I don't know her name said "How can I help" and then looked up and saw me her face lit up in the loveliest smile. I could not help noticing that not everyone got this treatment and then I paid more attention and realised that no-one else was smiling or talking to her. Her lovely smile made my day and I choose to believe that mine made hers a little better.

This will keep me talking to people and smiling and nodding at those I pass on my morning walks etc. Maybe if we all smiled at one more person each day the world would be a happier place. I dare you to try it.