Personal Narrative: Child Observation
My family and I went to a local fast-food restaurant for dinner. As we waited patiently in line, I noticed a young girl taking orders and diligently checking to make sure she had taken everything down correctly. The family in front of us seemed irritated as the young girl took her time to verify each detail of their large order.
When our turn to order came up I provided a concise order in an effort to diffuse her emotional reaction to the gentleman that ordered just before me. She looked up at my nervously and started repeating my order to make sure it had been taken down correctly. I took another opportunity to diffuse by smiling at her, and nodding after every detail was verified. I saw in her, someone frantically trying to do a good job. …show more content…
I spoke up loud so she could hear and told him that I was very impressed with her professionalism. I explained how she cared for my order, ensuring every last detail was as I had ordered all the while being very welcoming. I turned my attention to the young girl and I told her that she was doing a great job and would very successful if she continued to care for people with such care. She thanked me.
After my family was done with our meal. I cleaned off the tables and we walked to the door. As we were exiting I hear someone calling "ma'am... ma'am" but being as young as I am I rarely turn around to that salutation. She voice gets louder and so I turn around to find the young girl standing in front of me, her hands clasped tightly together. She explained that this was her first job, and she was having a very rough day. She thanked me for my feedback, and explained that it had meant a lot to her.
As my family piled into our car my kids seemed embarrassed, as they teased me about my need to praise a stranger. This was a great opportunity to teach my children a lesson about loving on people with everything, just as Jesus had. This lesson was more about how we get so much more when we are giving with a generous heart, than receiving with a focus on
When our turn to order came up I provided a concise order in an effort to diffuse her emotional reaction to the gentleman that ordered just before me. She looked up at my nervously and started repeating my order to make sure it had been taken down correctly. I took another opportunity to diffuse by smiling at her, and nodding after every detail was verified. I saw in her, someone frantically trying to do a good job. …show more content…
I spoke up loud so she could hear and told him that I was very impressed with her professionalism. I explained how she cared for my order, ensuring every last detail was as I had ordered all the while being very welcoming. I turned my attention to the young girl and I told her that she was doing a great job and would very successful if she continued to care for people with such care. She thanked me.
After my family was done with our meal. I cleaned off the tables and we walked to the door. As we were exiting I hear someone calling "ma'am... ma'am" but being as young as I am I rarely turn around to that salutation. She voice gets louder and so I turn around to find the young girl standing in front of me, her hands clasped tightly together. She explained that this was her first job, and she was having a very rough day. She thanked me for my feedback, and explained that it had meant a lot to her.
As my family piled into our car my kids seemed embarrassed, as they teased me about my need to praise a stranger. This was a great opportunity to teach my children a lesson about loving on people with everything, just as Jesus had. This lesson was more about how we get so much more when we are giving with a generous heart, than receiving with a focus on