Flowers and oil changes

by Nancy Ruspil, MGC

Last month I took my car in for an oil change. I tried a new shop that I’d heard good things about. When they finished, the man at the desk smiled and handed me a long-stemmed flower.  “Wow! Thank you,” I beamed in surprise. “You’re welcome,” he said. “And thanks for coming in.”

Amid the hefty tire displays and the faint smell of engine oil…here’s a fresh, graceful blossom to take away. This simple act of appreciation is an unexpected treat for a customer.

The little things are often the big things. It’s something we all know but it’s easy to forget.  A smile. A warm word. A single, caring gesture. These small but memorable moments make us feel good about our day – and about the person or the business that made us feel that way.

What do I remember about that auto shop? Good service and a friendly flower. Will I go back there? You bet I will.

Appreciation doesn’t have to cost you a cent. How do you brighten the day for your customers?


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2 Comments »

  1. oil change needs to be done as often as possible to maintain the good performance of any kind of machinery ‘.’

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