THE MAGIC WORDS

  There are certain words that can save us a lot of trouble. They are very simple to say or rather they should be simple to say. The characters they contain are little. They can even help us win people over. People that use them a lot are called classy, well mannered, educated, refined. Ok, we should erase the educated part because sadly most educated people don’t use the words. Age also has nothing to do with; you will find elderly people that think it’s a taboo to say it to someone younger. It’s just a sheer case of pride. Pride because one feels they are older, better. For some, it has nothing to do with being older or better but pride doesn’t let them admit their faults. They can never be wrong. They would rather die than say ‘PLEASE, SORRY, THANK YOU.’ Those three words are very powerful. They are magic.
  I will tell you a story. Here it goes; 
   I was at a gathering and everyone was having a good time, laughing with friends and catching up on old gist. The only catch was that chairs were limited so a lot of people were standing. I was conversing with friends, that was when I heard the words ring loud and clear;
"You have to keep this seat for Me." a male voice said,

"I have to?" a young female voice replied.
I felt the man would understand and change his lingua or maybe catch a hint of what she was trying to say but alas I was wrong.
"Yes, I said, you HAVE to keep my seat."
I couldn’t help it anymore, I turned back to see the speakers . The man’s face was serious. The young lady, a pretty one she was too, was about to erupt.
"Excuse me, I have to?"
"Yes, you have to keep my seat till I come back. I will not be happy if you let someone else take my seat away."
"I HAVE to?"
"Yes!"
And the man walked away. He was apparently educated. Everyone that heard that exchange was shocked. They were not shocked at the young lady but at the man’s rudeness. He got all sort of names from everyone. Everyone wondered aloud why he couldn’t say the word ‘please’. You can tell what happened next. Someone came along and took the seat. No one said a word; the young lady just looked away and continued her chat.
 If he had said the magic word, the young lady wouldn’t have thought twice about keeping the seat for him.
He had probably looked at her and felt, ‘Na dis small girl I go beg?’ or he just didn't think it was necessary to say 'please'.

I think people are ignorant of the three magic words or the thought earlier stated applies.
Imagine if that man was trying to curry a favour for something bigger, like a contract. He would have missed out on it because of his lack of respect for the three magic words.
 If you hurt someone, learn to say ‘sorry.’ Even if it is not your doing. it would make things better and lighter. You should try to mean it too.
If you want something done or want to get something, do try using ‘please’.
If you have had a favour done for you, you might have paid for it or not... You expected it or not, deserved it or not, do try ‘thank you’. When you say ‘thank you’ for the little things people feel happy to do bigger things for you without your asking.

Using these three magic words take nothing from you, it won’t kill you, it won’t make you less of a man, it won’t make you a coward, it doesn’t mean you are not the elder, instead it will add to you.
Most people have people younger than they are that they send on errands or an office assistant at the office they send on errands. Most people send them on errands and never say ‘please’ while sending them on the errand or ‘thank you’ after they have gone on that errand. Do these for a week, always use ‘please and ‘thank you’ with them and notice the change. If what you want is not available where you sent them, they would not mind going an extra mile to get it for you.

I believe using these magic words make the world a better place.
Thank you for reading my thoughts. What are yours?