Making friends

[jennyaxe]

At the office we take turns bringing buns or something for Friday morning coffee. This week it's my turn, so I made some buns yesterday and brought them in today.

As the first coworkers were coming in, I happened to see one of the office service guys bringing the mail for our flor, so I called to him and asked if he wanted to join us. He did, we all talked a while and then he had to go on with his rounds.

The guy just came by my office with a potted plant. It had a card saying "Here's a small flower as thanks for the coffee and the nice company this morning".

I can't help wondering if the rest of the people in this building treat the office service staff as lowly servants or something, since a small kindness brings such gratitude...


And while I was writing this, the project manager for the current Large Project came by. I showed him the plant and told him to learn - "this is how you should treat me when I've done something good." He replied instantly "Sure, just as soon as you do something good!". I've got to stop feeding him lines like that...

Comments

[supermouse.livejournal.com]

Ooh. Warm fuzzies! I loved reading this.

What was the plant, out of curiosity?

You're such a nice co-worker!

[jannice.livejournal.com]

I think that most of the office workers do not think of the cleaning or mail staff as their collegues. You did a very nice thing inviting this person!

Re: You're such a nice co-worker!

[jennyaxe.livejournal.com]

Welcome to livejournal - I really like your user picture!