Plastic emotions
Elaine and I went out to dinner last night. We've been to this place before, but there are so many great places in Kennebunkport, that it's difficult to become "regulars" anywhere. Fortunately for the restaurateurs (spelling is correct), tourists abound, so if they come once a year, that's a good job.
Anyway, Elaine mentioned that she wondered if Kate only owned one dress. Kate's very west coast urban....you know, slender, fit, little black dress, short hair style. Anyway, my response was, you mean Plastic Kate? Elaine replied, "Yes." She knew exactly what I meant. You know how some people smile and you feel warm, recognized and welcome? Others will smile, but it's not the same. Their smile says, "Please like me." or "Please buy from me." or "This is my work face and I put it on when I'm working. It's not representative of reality."
So, here's the question. Do you know what people think of your work face?
Anyway, Elaine mentioned that she wondered if Kate only owned one dress. Kate's very west coast urban....you know, slender, fit, little black dress, short hair style. Anyway, my response was, you mean Plastic Kate? Elaine replied, "Yes." She knew exactly what I meant. You know how some people smile and you feel warm, recognized and welcome? Others will smile, but it's not the same. Their smile says, "Please like me." or "Please buy from me." or "This is my work face and I put it on when I'm working. It's not representative of reality."
So, here's the question. Do you know what people think of your work face?
Unfortunately my work face is sagging due to gravity, but I honestly try to be friendly and welcoming when our guests arrive. Good article to think about esp. when the last thing you want is to greet another guest when you just want to sit and have another sip.
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Having watched you greet guests, I doubt that any of them would believe that you weren't doing it for the love of it whether it's 10 in the morning or 10 in the evening, although a couple of them might guess that you've had a "sip" (even if you hadn't).
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it's not the face......it's the attitude
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This from a guy who has one of the most genuine faces and attitudes around. Thanks, Dan!
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Mike Myers said it best in Shrek 2 "I'm and Ogrrrrrrre" xoxoxo JohnOnSales
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