Smile and Have a Nice Day!

Smile and Have a Nice Day! When was the last time you were on the phone with someone you were not acquainted with and at the end of the conversation they said,Have a nice day! and meant it? Did you smile and reciprocate? It should not be a rare occasion toreceive or send a call ormessagethat generates a smile.Itsin everyonesbest interest to establisha positive and lasting first impression andit requires little time or effort to simply brighten someones day. Many cold callsand messages areinitiated in an attempt to acquire services or advice and more often than not, little consideration is given to theindividual answering the call or the impression that willbe left with them. Perhaps it is simply thenarrow focus on accomplishing the task at handthat hindersthehuman connection. Agreed, it is difficult tosmile whenexpectations areof a recorded message at the other end of the line and usually one that consumes a great deal more time than we wish to allocate.For many, it willrequire aconscious effortbut itis worth the investment of a fewseconds to smile prior to making or receiving a call and to add a thoughtful comment such as Enjoy your day! at the end of your conversation or message. We sometimes find ourselves overloaded with information, frustrated with technologyor wishing for more hours in a day. Its too easy to get caught up in the fast pace of the day and with so much interaction occurring online,it is more important now than ever before to make aconscious effortto interact with others in a solicitous and pleasantmanner. Before you pick up the phone, smile! There is little that will influence a positive response morethan a smile whether it is seen or felt. Your call or messagewill be welcomed and you will generate a positive first impression; one that will be remembered. Professional letters such as resume cover letters require a more formalsalutation such as sincerely or sincerely yours, but for other letters,emails, text messages and social media correspondenceaninformal salutation is acceptable and appreciated.Break free from old habitsandadd some thought and consideration toyour next message. Kind regards,Take care or All the best, may more aptly relay your sentiments. It is with complete sincerity when I say to you, Have a nice day!