Believe it or not, "Excuse My Dust" is written on the gravestone of humorist Dorothy Parker. Not exactly known for her protocol sensitivities, I must admit, I appreciate her humor - and the ultimate consideration expressed in her "final words".
Parker was a prolific writer known for her caustic wit. She had a reputation for making an impression on everyone she met. She was making things happen. When you are really working at making a difference, some dust is to be expected.
Whether you are working with customers, guests, clients, or partners - consideration is the key (appropriate humor doesn't hurt, either.) Taken literally, being considerate is simply considering others first. Making the effort to see things from their perspective, and think about how the situation/our potential actions could be affecting them, and what their preferred situation/outcome would be - we can begin to work towards providing for that.
Not always easy, but truly that simple.
No matter who you are interacting with, a little consideration goes a long way to making that experience a success. Simply asking: "What are their hopes for this situation?" or "How is my behavior impacting them?" - and doing something about it - can make a world of difference for them.
And for you.
Think about it. But more importantly, do something about it...today!
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