People who block doorways and hallways because they just think it's a good place to be- nevermind others trying to get by. People who play their own music incredibly loud at the public pool- nevermind others who can't even hear their own music through their headphones. People who cut off others in traffic. People who expect waiters to bend over backwards to cater to their every need. People who bring up personal problems and opinions in large group meetings. People are ballsy.
I'm here to remind you that you own the place just as much as they do.
You can ask them to move out of your way in the hallway, even if they're deep in conversation, feel free to interrupt. After all, they interrupted your walking path. You can politely ask them to turn down their music or aim it in a different direction. You can honk at other cars. You can raise your hand and redirect the meeting in a more professional, efficient and meaningful direction.
You own the place too, but your kindness, observations, and thoughtfulness will make the place better not worse. You can walk up to people gossiping and change the conversation. Yeah, just walk up like you own the place. You can see someone upset and even if you don't know them very well, say, "Hey tell me what's wrong." Yeah, like you own the place. You can see trash on the ground and pick it up, like you own the place. Own it. Work it. Improve on it.
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