I can't tell you how many times I have walked into a store or restaurant behind another person, only to have the door close on me before I can grab it. It is amazing what a lost art the opening of a door for another person is.
It's as if everyone is in such a hurry these days that they cannot slow down for 15 seconds to either open a door or hold open a door. Next time you go anywhere that involves a door, start to notice how many "holders" that you encounter and how many "shutters" that you see.
I bet you will be amazed if you already haven't noticed.
The biggie with door opening is also noticing if someone needs help with it. Pay attention to the person holding a child, or groceries, or anything that seems as though it may complicate the door opening process.
If you are at a restaurant in the waiting area and ever think to yourself, "someone else will help them," this thought means that you need to get up and help. Be the difference maker for this other person.
Set yourself apart from the millions of other people that don't even pay enough attention to their surroundings to think about helping someone else.
Opening and holding doors for people = High Likeability.
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