It’s the Smallest Gestures That Leave the Biggest Impressions.
Working in an industry like mine, I don’t just interact with and train people—I become a keen observer. And trust me, I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to noticing the details.
One of my biggest pet peeves? Bad manners.
But bad manners go beyond the obvious gestures like:
— Apologizing just to get it over with. — Offering a polite smile when you greet someone. — Saying “please” and “thank you” in formal settings.
It’s more about the little things:
— Did you pick up your cup after finishing your tea? — Did you thank the waiter who served you your meal? — Did you greet the janitor who keeps your workspace clean every day? — Did you say thank you to the security guard who opened the gate for you? — Did you help someone carry their heavy bags, even when it wasn’t your responsibility?
I work out of a co-working space, and I often see this happening—people chat, laugh, and leave the place messy.
And here’s the surprising part: most of them are working at highly funded organizations, with impressive salary packages. Surprising, right?
Now you see—money can’t buy class. It’s something you need to mindfully practice and bring into your day-to-day life.
Good manners have to go beyond the corporate walls. It’s not just about how you treat your colleagues or clients; it’s about how you treat everyone around you, regardless of their role or status.
None of this is compulsory. The world will keep turning regardless. But these small actions say a lot about who you are and the kind of person you’ll become in a few years.
Good manners aren’t just about etiquette—they’re about respect, consideration, and the impression you leave on others.
So next time, pay attention to the little things. They matter more than you think.
P.S. And something that really gets under my skin?
Mispronouncing someone’s name repeatedly. I’ve been called “Sushil” and “Sridhar” or spelt “Sudheer” and more variations than I can count.
What small gestures do you think leave the biggest impressions?
One of my biggest pet peeves? Bad manners.
But bad manners go beyond the obvious gestures like:
— Apologizing just to get it over with.
— Offering a polite smile when you greet someone.
— Saying “please” and “thank you” in formal settings.
It’s more about the little things:
— Did you pick up your cup after finishing your tea?
— Did you thank the waiter who served you your meal?
— Did you greet the janitor who keeps your workspace clean every day?
— Did you say thank you to the security guard who opened the gate for you?
— Did you help someone carry their heavy bags, even when it wasn’t your responsibility?
I work out of a co-working space, and I often see this happening—people chat, laugh, and leave the place messy.
And here’s the surprising part: most of them are working at highly funded organizations, with impressive salary packages. Surprising, right?
Now you see—money can’t buy class. It’s something you need to mindfully practice and bring into your day-to-day life.
Good manners have to go beyond the corporate walls.
It’s not just about how you treat your colleagues or clients; it’s about how you treat everyone around you, regardless of their role or status.
None of this is compulsory. The world will keep turning regardless. But these small actions say a lot about who you are and the kind of person you’ll become in a few years.
Good manners aren’t just about etiquette—they’re about respect, consideration, and the impression you leave on others.
So next time, pay attention to the little things. They matter more than you think.
P.S. And something that really gets under my skin?
Mispronouncing someone’s name repeatedly. I’ve been called “Sushil” and “Sridhar” or spelt “Sudheer” and more variations than I can count.
What small gestures do you think leave the biggest impressions?