Small acts of kindness go a long way...
I always take the tube or bus unless I'm going somewhere special and I'm wearing very high heels - then I'll grab a cab (I drive but very rarely). Last night I was meeting a friend for a quick drink after work and there was a man [probably in his early 60s] who got on the tube and I offered him my seat. I must say there was a very young man [19 or 20] across from me who didn't offer his - naughty!
At first he said no but he looked a bit unstable on his feet to me - he hadn't been drinking but he just looked a bit dizzy so I asked him again and he said how kind it was and that he would take my seat after all.
Standing above him and holding on to the safety strap I caught a glimpse of what he was clutching in his hand - it was the order of service for a funeral. And then I knew why he looked a bit dizzy - he was probably overwhelmed with emotions.
That's the thing about offering someone a seat who isn't super old - e.g., people in their late 50s early 60s want to stand, they want to prove they're fit and well. But there are times when you should analyze the situation a bit closer - and maybe ask a second time - so that someone's pride doesn't stop them having a much-needed rest sitting down.
TODAY’S TIP: It's always worth going beyond the first offer when you want to give a small act of kindness - people often refuse unless they’re gently pressed.
We all need kindness shown to us at times - and it helps guard against a rather harsh world.
I'll be back here on Monday but will tweet some tips over the weekend.
Have a lovely one and yourself, Pamx