“Do you have trouble hearing?” asked the teacher of a
youngster who sat dreamily at his desk.
“No, Ma’am,” replied the boy. “I have trouble listening.”
Anyone who has every worked with children, either as a
profession, a volunteer or as a parent can relate to that quip. Actually, it
reflects some adults too!
Most of us are like that. The ability to listen is not an
inborn trait. It takes a conscious effort to do it well. Successful listeners are people who: Listen
intently - their minds do not wander. They concentrate on what the other person
is saying. Repress their own egos - they don’t interrupt. Nor are they thinking
only of what they want to say when the speaker finishes. Are patient – nothing
is more annoying than a person who has no patience to hear you out. Are concerned – they care about what the
other person is saying because they are about that person.
Showcase 2016 is an opportunity for businesses to reach out to
their customers and listen. Many of the businesses participating really want to
connect with their customers and do that. They will listen and try to meet your
needs. Perhaps Showcase doesn’t allow enough time for you to sit down with that
business manager or owner and work out specifics of your situation, but it is
an opportunity for you as a customer to meet them. You can reach out to them
and take that first step.
Whether you are an ‘old’ customer or a ‘new’ perspective
one, those businesses at Showcase want to connect with you and are happy to
visit that day and in the future. They want you to do business with them. They
appreciate their customers and are committed to our community. Their presence
at Showcase is just one more piece of evidence of that.
Showcase 2016 will be Saturday, April 2. Stop by the high
school from 10am – 2pm for a chance to visit with many businesses or check out someone
new. We have a large variety of vendors that are looking forward to seeing you
at their booth. It’s free admission so you can’t beat the price!
Barnesville is fortunate to have the businesses that are
willing to support Showcase, say thank you to their customers and ‘show’ to
those in attendance what they have to offer. Come out and join them in a great
day of hospitality, business, entertainment and good food.
You could be surprised at who is exhibiting. Try a business
you’ve never been to or worked with before.
Think outside of your ‘normal’ routine and give some local business
owner a shot at obtaining your business. They have committed to our community. We,
as individuals, can give them our business and support the community at the
same time.
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