The Golden Rule

At work a couple of weeks ago I had a bit of drama. I work in a dining room in a retirement home. I'm a server. I love my job. There are two smallish containers that we keep the little butters and Becels and two largish bowls for crackers and bread sticks. The drama: it is all too frequent that either myself or my coworker in the morning have to fill them up before continuing with the task at hand. I was doing this task the other week and found them all mostly empty. I snapped a little. I left them empty so that the kids that come in at night would have to fill them to do the same task.

It didn't work the way I was expecting. The next day I came in and found both containers completely empty and both with a note taped to the bottom that said, "Please fill butter container" and "Please fill Becel container". I did not. I got what I needed from the fridge and left them empty. I knew the person that left the note would be working again that night. The person that left the note is not one of my favourite people to work with. They have the tendency to be bossy, lazy and disrespectful. They were not impressed. The person and another coworker complained about me. I know this because a good friend of mine was working that night as well. I texted my boss and she replied with, "What goes around comes around." I felt justified in my taking a stand at this issue. 

Which brings me to the Golden Rule. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." This is a rule I live by. If I want people to be good to me I'm going to be good to them first. It is the best way to get anything done that is good. It can be as simple as holding the door for someone carrying a lot of things or leaving a note of encouragement. 

Do you want good things to be done to you? Do them for others first.

Golden Rules for LivingIf you open it, close it.If you turn it on, turn it off.If you unlock it, lock it up.if you break it, admit it.If you can't fix it, call in someone who can.If you borrow it, return it.If you value it, take care of it.If you make a mess, clean it up.If you move it, put it back.If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, getpermission.If you don't know how to operate it, leave it alone.If it's none of your business, don't ask questions.If it ain't broke, don't fix it.If it will brighten someone's day, say it.If it will tarnish someone's reputation, keep it to yourself.Author Unknown

And if you empty it, fill it up!