A flat "no thank you"

7/14/2015

"I'm wondering if you'd like some soothing music this afternoon. This is not a concert. And if you've had enough, I'll stop anytime. The music is designed to help you rest, relax, feel better."

I could see him eyeing the guitar and scrutinizing me from head to toe. He had a bit of a scowl on his face.

I imagined him thinking, "Oh boy, here we go with 'Kum Ba Yah.' "

And I expected his reply to be a flat "no thank you."

Making assumptions about someone based upon a first meeting is natural. Have you jumped to conclusions like I did? Did your first impression ever change?

2 Comments

Carolyn Learch

4/30/2015 01:24:54 am

Hi Robin, Your excerpts are amazing, you are a wonderful gift to us all. Yes I have changed my first impressions many times. One that stands out in my mind @ present is working with a certain M.D. @ the local hospital. The M.D. was always in a hurry going thru her patient rounds, she wasn't interested in small talk. As an ICU RN,
I found her cold & uncaring @ first. But the day that changed my first impression was when the M.D. came to sit beside her dying patient & family. She showed her true self that day & there after I saw a more human side of this busy & dedicated M.D. Tks, Carolyn

Robin

5/6/2015 06:29:36 am

Hi Carolyn.......thanks for your story of the MD and your change in perception. I think modern medicine, paperwork, technology contributes to the lack of personal touch. Time is always of the essence since there is so much to do and the staff is bare bones. My entry into these situations, is so needed for patients and staff. the music is so powerful for all.

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