Day 23 – Allow someone to go ahead of
you in the line
Nearly everyday we encounter a situation where we are required
to wait in line. Whether it is at home, school, work or in town, go ahead and
let someone in front of you. Waiting in line can often be a frustrating and
tedious situation that causes people to become irritable and impatient. Most
people experience this while driving. Letting another driver go in front of you
when they need to change lanes or make a turn can really make a big difference.
Being patient and letting someone in, puts ease to the irksome situation, makes
that person’s day a little better, and is simply a considerate gesture. The
benefits of letting someone go in front of you can be exponential. Not only
does the act itself help someone out, but it also makes that person happy and
more likely to pass on the kind gesture to another person. It eases tensions,
allows for positive interactions, and makes everyone’s day a little better. Be
aware of others around you when you are waiting in line. Look for people who
appear to be in a hurry, overwhelmed by the situation or have been waiting for
a long period of time. Seek the person out and voluntarily invite them to go in
front of you. A great way for kids to practice this is while at school. For
example, you could let a classmate go in front of you while waiting in line for
the drinking fountain, toilet, playground or waiting for lunch. Let someone go
in front of you when you have plenty of time to spare.
Always be a little kinder than necessary.
James M. Barrie
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