Receptionists should up their etiquette game

There are usually a few incidents enough to get my nerves frayed. We live in a staunch capitalist nation; everyone is smart, busy and vulgar. I totally expect that. Little irritants like that uncouth neighbor who poured dirty water through my open window, to that foul-mouthed tout who tried to swindle me fare balance are just the little offences I expect, to make me fume silently under my chest on a typical weekday.

But what annoys me the most is getting that objection from persons who are in their position to serve me. I just can’t swallow the gripe from receptionists who have that job courtesy of my need to get their attention and politeness.

I walk into your organization, and you appraise my soft-spoken hairdo and shoes, and continue to chew gum rudely, and ignore me like I don’t matter. You don’t even know me. You don’t know what my business is, would it kill you if you be just a little more attentive, show a little more respect, and pretend like you care to tell me or show me what I need.

Receptionists should up their etiquette game, and be receptive as their name suggests. They are the face of their companies, and when they become egotistical, they give a bad image to their employer. Good manners never killed anyone.