Today after my child psychology exam (which I totally destroyed, yeah >D ) I went to mail a package for
spiritsoldier down in the mail room. I got there and the Mail people working there weighed it. Then the woman weighing it kinda gulped and came over to me. At first I'm all worried that something's up. But then she comes over to talk to me.
Her: Okay uhh... your package that's going to Canada is 3 pounds, that's going to cost....$24.25 to mail it 8C
Me: Oh okay cool *takes out wallet and starts counting monies*
Her: Wait.....you're not mad about that?
Me: What? Naw. Rule of thumb is 10 bucks per pound, so this is cheaper than I expected. Here's your monies :D
Her: Oh my god, you're the first person not to freak out over shipping prices.
Me: What? Seriously it's a heavy package going to another country. It would make sense it would be somewhat pricey.
All the Mailroom workers: :,> ♥♥♥♥
She then tells me hilarious stories while she does mail-lady things about students threatening the mail people over shipping charges because they can't afford the
10 dollar shipping fee. Students who scream at them because a
small college mailroom can't put
tracking on packages. Man oh man those poor mailroom people. But I chatted with them as I filled out customs paperwork, and the lady bumped up my package to priority mail for free because I didn't scream at them for doing their job! :> BEING NICE PAYS OFF.
So that brings me to my mini rant. Probably the biggest piece of advice I can ever to give to someone going into college, is
be kind to the people that serve you. If someone has a name tag, address them by name. Say Please and Thank You when ordering things. Bid good day to cashiers and be patient when things take a bit longer than usual. Ask the custodians how their day is going. Say hello to everyone and smile! Make friends with EVERYONE. From the guy who takes out the trash to the person who puts away books at the library. You build yourself a network of people that will bend backwards to help you when you're in a jam, all because you showed human compassion and kindness to them.
Because I ask the coffee shop lady how her kids are doing in school, she puts an extra flavor shot in my coffees for free. Because I say good morning and talk to the custodians on my floor, they've vouched for me to the housing department when I needed to stay in my dorm for an extra day before break. When I go to the SUB to get lunch/dinner, the guy who works the grill already has a crispy chicken sandwich wrapped up and ready to go for me. Sometimes I can discounts first in the Bookstore because all the cashiers know me. It really works!
Kindness and compassion goes a really long way, especially for people in the service and retail industry. Those poor people have to deal with so many assholes on a daily basis a bit of understanding and patience from a person can go a long way for them. I'm not saying be kind
JUST to get something from someone. No, be kind because it's good to be kind, but remember that kindness to others will eventually come back around to you. So go out there and spread good karma, I guarantee that your college experience will be much easier if you do that. ♥
Also, here have some sketches/Gmod stuff! A sketchdump has been due for QUITE a while now ;D
( Sketchdumptacular! Not much under here but still some stuff! )
In other news my head is really sore and the soreness spread down to my neck, but don't worry things will be coolio! Tune in tomorrow for comic updates <3
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