You never know...

Have you ever wondered how people perceive you? Do you ever think, what if I act like a fool right now, and then see this person again in a totally different situation? Wouldn't that be so weird! I always find myself trying to behave as well as possible because you just never know when you may see that person again. Because although we live in a world of 7 billion people, and a town of some 120,000, life has a way of making the world seem incredibly small.

Well, such was the case today.

Picture it, 8 weeks ago a man moves from civilization to the ghetto to experience life, laughs, and extra chains on the door for security. In the process of moving he decides to rid himself of the evils of Comcast and takes a trip to their main office to "give back" the equipment he so lovingly protected for the 3 years prior. Upon entering the office 5 minutes after it opened, he is greeted by a freaking line wrapping around the office and almost going out the door. Annoyed but patient, this man waits. 13 from the front.....now 12. It is at this point that we all experience "The Pissy Swaetpants Guy." You see, this man tried to cheat the system and order his products online, along with arranging for the equipment to be sent via overnight mail to his place of residence. Sounds good right? Pssshhhhhh...Not so much. 11 to go....See, not only was the equipment wrong, the price was wrong also, meaning he was "never" told what the price would be. He was told that he would have to pay for his HD service, something all of us who have Comcast are well aware of. 8.95 for regular servie, and 9.95 for HD DVR service. It's a known fact. That was not good enough for TPSG. He insisted that the online chat said nothing to him about a charge for HD service, and also said that the online chat quoted him a bill for 20 dollars less than the actual price the Comcast employee told him. In fact, he brought up the online chat so much, the woman behind the counter said "I don't know what the online chat person was thinking, but sir these are the prices, and you do have to pay for HD service to receive it." 5 more to go now....Now you may be asking, how do I know so much information about this particular customer/employee interaction? The answer is simple...THE GUY TALKED SO FRIGGIN LOUD!

Which brings me to today...I SAW HIM AGAIN! He was at a business conference I was working for the hotel downtown! I came out of the kitchen and BOOM! There he was...TPSG in the flesh. Except, this time...he was as pleasant as a cool breeze on a summer evening. The kind that makes you close your eyes and savor the scent of fresh air. I mean he was that nice. The entire time I was thinking...does he have any idea that I was present for one of his most embarrasing moments? Does he recognize me, because I SO recognize him.

It really made me reflect on how important it is to behave like you'll see this person again. Behave as you would if your child was with you, or your grandmother, or even, in the more extreme example, as if Jesus was standing beside you.

You seriously do just never know....

That is all.