Traditionally, the young has always served the old or the older at least. After I became CEO, I realized even more so than before that as leaders, we should be willing to serve before being served. At ATCEN, we have many get-togethers which means there are plenty meals to be served. We are so used to the culture of giving that everyone serves each other – there is an awareness of the simple common sense behind value and gratitude, which I’m sad to say many have forgotten.
Easy actions such as a smile, a thank you or even a sincere question: “How can I help you?” or “How are you today?” seems so difficult to do. Are you afraid that if you open your mouth, gold is going to fall into the hands of the person in front of you? Just in case you don’t know what it means to serve, here is a lesson: learning to serve is by asking someone what you can do to make their day a little better – it is about making sacrifices – it about giving.
We have so-called leaders in this country who only know how to accuse – and to serve is something very strange to them. They talk about serving “the rakyat” – sure they are - serving up a big headache
Easy actions such as a smile, a thank you or even a sincere question: “How can I help you?” or “How are you today?” seems so difficult to do. Are you afraid that if you open your mouth, gold is going to fall into the hands of the person in front of you? Just in case you don’t know what it means to serve, here is a lesson: learning to serve is by asking someone what you can do to make their day a little better – it is about making sacrifices – it about giving.
We have so-called leaders in this country who only know how to accuse – and to serve is something very strange to them. They talk about serving “the rakyat” – sure they are - serving up a big headache
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Yeah, like the video we watched, do everything with your heart. Things would be much simpler and people would appreciate you. Balance the give and take...
Nothing gets done for nothing - even if we say that we're not expecting anything in return, subconciously we are - this explains why some of us get offended when help is not extended - we remember how we have helped others in the past and now, no help is being returned - if you are expecting a payback, say "you owe me one" - be honest at least - don't pretend to be generous when you're not really.
Well said Ernie and keep up the initiative.
I'm Boudville by the way
To earn respect, you must first respect others therefore to receive, we must first be willing to give.
totally true sir...before this, i prefer to look and watch the floor while walking or waiting for the lift. but now i smile to stranger more(not in a perv manner). interestingly, i dont need to start a conversation, they will start conversing with me... and it is a great feeling indeed.
Thanks for ATCEN Culture and ways on doing things. I realized the way I communicate to my family and people around is different. For example, previously, I don't ask directly or talk to a person if I don't like what he is doing or the way he is. But now, I am willing to open and talk directly if I found something I don't like, and start ask "Why" direct to the person. Also, if i don't agree with something, I will give the specific reason and let the person know why i felt so. I can see the big different and the improvement of the relationship with the person. We start to have more conversation and discussion. And, I started to voice out to say thanks to my family and show my appreciation to what they did. I felt so good. I found I function like this is because the people in ATCEN and the culture have been inspiring me.
Good to see you here Boudville.
Caring is Sharing.
holdencaulfieldwashere, i am totally agreed to your statement "you owe me one" - be honest at least - don't pretend to be generous when you're not really
If a person didn't say "thank you", i will reply the person with "thank you" and add "you are welcome". shameful to those who do not know how to say thank you.
sometimes i didn't say Thank you on purpose because those people don't deserve since they don't know how to say the simple word.
Nowadays, most of the youngers have totally change their mind. They do not know to say "Thank You", "Please" and other simple words to show appreciate or manner. Currently i took lrt, I saw this tradegy. An old man walk into the trian with few packets of his own stuffs. Sadly, there was nobody stand up and give his/her seat to the old man! They just pretend "don't know", continue listen to the mp3, type sms, reading, chit chat with friends and enjoying the view. We cannot blame on them, because they were taught and educated by their parents. Especially who are come from chinese family. Their parents taught them "not to talk to the stranger", "not to take any SWEET from the stranger". And their parents do not know this will make their children become very offence and dame self fish. Some more, for those kids are come from rich family, their parents will tell them not to serve others. We got a lot of "MONEY", if you need anything, just order the servant to do it for you. Even though, you need a pair of shoe when you go out...
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