Thursday, December 18, 2014

Buddy the Elf

Today is "International Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day." In case you're not familiar with him, Buddy the Elf is this guy:




I hope this video works for you. It seems that I've had some trouble with these in the past.

Now, I wouldn't recommend answering the phone like Buddy does. In fact, there are quite a few things that Buddy does that I wouldn't recommend. However, he gives us a few examples, even in this short video, of things that we would do well to emulate.

The first thing I noticed in this video, beside how unlike himself Buddy acts in the first few seconds of the video, is how friendly Buddy naturally is. He greets nearly everyone he passes with a warm smile and often a compliment. We can copy that. When we meet others today, we can express genuine happiness to see them. If we can think of something positive to say right on the spot, we can say it. It might just make someone's day.

The world need more happiness and human kindness. The world needs people who greet others pleasantly, and sometimes, people really need someone to lift their spirits so they can get through the day. It doesn't take much, just a smile and a kind word, but it can really make a big impact on others. Buddy always tried to spread cheer and happiness, and so can we.

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