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First Impressions
By webmaster @ 12:01 AM :: 288 Views ::
0 Comments :: Sister Carol Perry
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The old advice that first impressions count came rushing back when my eye was caught by an article on door knockers, of all things, and how important they can be to those who see them.
While I realize the article was highlighting the artisans who create unusual (and expensive!) designs, our doors do say something about those inside.
I am not about to spend $4,500 for a wrought iron door knocker, but I do try to vary our door decoration with the seasons, as I'm sure some of you do too. But there are other doors we should think about as well.
When people knock on the door of our attention, how are they welcomed? The frown of impatience, the smile of anticipation, a warm "May I help you?"... I have no idea who trains (if they do) store clerks these days, but some have that first impression down pat. You know they both want to help and are pleased you are at their cash register. Those clerks are rare and valued. And then there are the others: dour, unwelcoming, edgy because you interrupted a perusal of jeweled fingernails. You have met them too.
The telephone welcome is another first impression that remains. There is the gruff "Yes?" that paralyzes or the bored Donald Duck relative who rattles off her information so quickly one might as well hang up.
First impressions -- Jesus must have made great ones since he acquired so many followers after a brief initial meeting. He was welcoming, perceptive, human and, I think, humorous. No one was rebuffed. It was rather the opposite.
This whole concept is well worth our reflection today. |
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