Five lessons about the way we treat people
 

I’d like to share a lovely collection of touching stories that I received via email from a friend.  The source of the stories is unknown, but I’m sure you will agree that, even if their authenticity is in doubt, the stories are great lessons in life. 

1. First Important Lesson – Cleaning Lady.
    
   During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one:
    
   “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?”
    
   Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50′s, but how would I know her name?
    
   I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
    
   “Absolutely, ” said the professor. “In your careers, you will meet many people.  All are significant.  They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say “hello.”
    
   I’ve never forgotten that lesson.  I also learned her name was Dorothy.

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