Bold at the Second Window
An example of serious courage: at a McDonald's I drove-through fairly late one night last week an apparently-teenage girl with a heavy Spanish accent was taking the orders, taking the money, making the change, pumping the milkshake, handing out the bag, handling one customer's money while taking another's order — all in a language that is foreign to her. It was impressive to me. Inspiring. I hope she gets everything she wants in life.
Categories: enhancing creativity
Tags: daily courage, McDonald's
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What a beautiful, terse tribute to this girl, to working immigrants we forget to see as inspiring. Thank you for this, Peggy. Really makes my day.
And this is your field, isn’t it, Jodi? Workplace psychology?
u have a big & compassionate heart — how folks can do what she does is unbelievable to me !
Aiki
Thanks, Aiki. The thought of combining cash register/change-making with foreign language in the same moment is pretty staggering to me.
When I find one who is really doing her job well, I compliment her and tell the manager. It's a big plus to me if they smile while doing it!
My husband is really good about doing that, Kenju. He seems to brighten the day of lots of underappreciated, highly competent people. And being a psychotherapist, he’s good at it.
And that young woman probably doesn't even realize how incredibly gifted she truly is. I hope that there is someone in her life who remind her from time to time. Maybe you should send a complimentary note to her bosses? They probably do not even understand how lucky they are to have her as a dedicated employee. What a wonderful boost it would be for her to know how much you appreciated her diligence and hard work.
Hugs,
Debbie
Good idea, Debbie. And the thing is — there are lots of people who are managing to do this– I think it’s taken for granted, in general.
Good to hear from you — will now come to visit you and see what has been happening. I’m behind….
I teach ESOL students and I share your wish as well. I don't think most people understand how hard it is for others to learn English. Thank you for your compassion.
One of my stepsons teaches English in Saudi Arabia. I admire what you both do. I also love the line-up of old books on your blog.