A smile goes a mile

I was on my way home from work the other day and decided to stop at BJs warehouse and pick up a few things. As I was walking out from paying for my items I noticed a lady standing off to the side with papers in her hand. I knew exactly what was about to happen but what she didn't know was I was completely burnt out from people trying to sell there company- you know, the people who say " if you had this in your home it will save you money in the long run " or " we will just give an estimate, no pressure to buy". Yea right, and I have a full head of hair too... Anyhoo, Instead of cruising by nodding my head I decided to smile like I knew the lady and stop. I knew in my mind I could have cared less for what she was selling but I figured.... ah what the heck, I can always say no and walk off but I listened to every word she said and even asked questions. After a brief talk about the product she relaxed like she was standing at attention and let out a big sigh- she then said to me, I am so glad you stoped by you've been so nice to me. Shoot, I almost hugged the lady after telling me that. My point is this, even when you feel like you have nothing left to give or feel like a being a grouch, you can still smile. Even if you are not interested in the situation at hand, say no thanks but smile when you say it. When someone smiles at you and you've had a rough day it's almost like a silent hug or a hand shake. I call it consideration myself. Now I don't mean go around grinning like Elmer Fud after he's been kissed- showing all your chompers..... just a little smile is sufficient.