On several occasions, I have told you how things are changing, and whether we like it or not, we are falling behind.
- On several occasions, I have told you how things are changing, and whether we like it or not, we are falling behind.
- From the moment I started the call, I thanked the operator for connecting me with one of the bilingual representatives.
- Another smile—he had overcome, just like me, the distance of nationality.
- She was right, and so I did. But I didn’t forget—I must arrive 15 minutes before the appointment time. Of course not.
- Well, but it doesn’t stop here. No. And what about my dear English students? They didn’t open the door for us on time, but we still got the job done.
There is no doubt; it worries me because if we fall behind, we will be left lagging, and that goes against my principles. In exceptional cases, it could put us in an uncomfortable situation, which I do not like at all.
For example, a few days ago, I had to change the time and date of a doctor’s appointment.
The first contact had me going back and forth to find out where I needed to request the change, whether the doctor could do it or not. If not, I would have to reschedule my Spanish class.
From the moment I started the call, I thanked the operator for connecting me with one of the bilingual representatives.
Fortunately, I was immediately assisted by a young woman who helped me and gave me the appointment, offering options with the doctor: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., or 12 p.m. I immediately scheduled it for Friday at 8 a.m., arriving at 7:45 a.m. Wonderful.
I remember the doctor is bilingual—even better.
Because communication can be established.
This is true, but when it comes to foreigners, English can be a bit difficult. For example, a few days ago at my church, it came to mind to establish communication with visiting pastors from other countries.
The important thing was at least to greet them. So I did, and I also asked, “Did you like the mango?” Without hesitation, he said, “Yes.”
The next day, I happily brought him a bag with several mangoes.
Another smile—he had overcome, just like me, the distance of nationality.
Wow. And especially with something we have at home, not for sale, but to offer gladly. The mango. Especially ours, which has been growing for over 20 years.
And the doctor? And the secretary. Wow! I would have to have enough numbers at home.
Yes, fortunately, God has blessed us not only with mangoes but also with soursops.
So I immediately prepared bags for both him and her. Oh, and those who help them do their jobs—it wouldn’t be right to leave them out of the ‘same brand.’
Of course, under no circumstances would they feel uncomfortable.
I imagine most patients arrive at the office very sad, not forgetting that these professionals, who have dedicated many years, represent the recovery from whatever is affecting us.
Of course, I well remember my wife’s advice: the type of bag, color, and size. And also the type of basket so as not to arrive with it in my hands.
She was right, and so I did. But I didn’t forget—I must arrive 15 minutes before the appointment time. Of course not.
I will arrive an hour early to deliver the gift through the receptionist. It couldn’t have been better, and you should have seen the smile on that beautiful young woman’s face.
They took me to the doctor’s office, and the first thing the doctor said was, “Thank you so much for such a special gift.”
“You know, my parents are about to arrive, and what better than these mangoes. They couldn’t be more timely. Thank you so much.”
Dear reader, who has seen someone keep a doctor’s appointment with a smile? Few, right? And mine hadn’t lost what my wife had taught me.
Well, but it doesn’t stop here. No. And what about my dear English students? They didn’t open the door for us on time, but we still got the job done.
We cannot waste time. At the end, I told them about the importance of moving forward. Let’s keep our spirits ready to do our best. For them, I brought special books to practice SIDE by SIDE, completely free of charge.
But it didn’t stop there. I asked if they wanted mangoes. One didn’t because he had some at home, but the students happily accepted them. Since the rest of the group didn’t arrive, well, they got seconds.
The most important thing is that they must keep the value of their spirit, because God will help us all move forward, without fail. What do you think?
Our students are interested in learning English, and we will also advance in the knowledge of many things that many institutions do not teach, but we will have them because their teacher has been in the United States for over 23 years—not only in teaching but also in painting and organizing English, Spanish, Italian, and French classes, and 32 years of experience in his field of:
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