Cities around the world - Toronto, New York, Sao Paulo, to name a few - are trying to (re)educate their residents in social etiquette. When you really think about it, it shouldn't be that hard. Being kind is. . .
- The least we can do
- Not that hard
- Make people around us act accordingly
- Soften those who are generally rude
- Lightens up the atmosphere we are in
- Gives everybody (elderly, those with special needs, pregnant women or adults carrying a child) equal treatment in public spaces
- Makes us more responsible citizens
- Disqualify the me, myself and I mentality
A simple gesture can bring an avalanche of good - like a crack of ice on a snow-capped mountain.
The secret? Put yourself in the other person's shoes and hopefully you'll reconsider certain attitudes.
The tendency to think of ourselves first can be stronger than us; but it's worth the try all the same.
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