“Be kind to the people you meet on the way up, because you’re gonna meet the same people on the way down.”
……….Ralph Kramden, bus driver, Brooklyn, NY.
Common courtesy is the oil that keep’s society running. Reader’s Digest did a study on courtesy in 35 major cities around the world.
The Test Criteria: Based on 20 instances, 1 point awarded for each kind act. Maximum score of 60.
- Enter a public building behind someone & see if they hold the door for you
- Buy item in various stores & see if they say “thank you”
- Drop a folder of papers on a busy street & see if someone stops to help.
The Top 15 Results: NYC finished in the top 5 in each criteria category, especially door holding
Certainly, cultural differences play a role on how people interact in public and the poll is only based on 20 cases and is not scientific. What if the test was conducted in the US. Would the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, be at or near the top? Regardless of any test or list, none can dispute that courtesy is an important part of business and personal life. Thanks to Escape Blog for the tip.
I must sa THANK YOU for sharing the list with us? :- )
You are most welcome Maureen. I’m sure Columbus must be a friendly city.