When you aren’t friendly you miss out on so much.
Every day we encounter new people. Whether it’s on the street, online, or at work we communicate and interact with others. It’s when we decide to not say hello or ask how their day is going that we miss out on the simple things in life that grow into so much more.
The simple act of saying a friendly “hello” to others goes beyond the simple act of acknowledgement. It reminds others that you feel like they matter. Which is so important to all mankind.
We all want to feel like we matter and know that others are concerned for us. Asking others “how are you” and “how was your day” is more influential than you may think. When people show concern for your well being you feel connected to someone and that is such an important part of life. It is why we exist. We exist to connect and bond with others.
It makes us feel great about ourselves knowing we have a strong connection with someone, even if it’s only for a moment.
We can miss out on amazing stories, great moments, and most importantly the amazing people that we’ve never met.
So don’t be that grumpy person that keeps their head down, doesn’t smile or refuses to say hello. You never know the next person you encounter could be a great new friend.
