Leave the attitudes at home

My mother always told me growing up that “Your attitude is what makes you ugly,” and I never really thought about it until I was older. As long as I can remember, I was very mean growing up. I disliked everything and everyone. I never really smiled and always had a mug on my face. It would seem impossible to feel that way growing up in a home that others would desire. So, why was I was so angry? I don’t know.
I had to change my attitude. Now, when I meet a new face, I greet them with a simple hello and smile, and those I’ve already met they remember me (maybe it’s my smile).
So many times I hear from the student body about how the faculty and staff on campus have such attitudes. We should ask ourselves, did we bring the attitude or did we not do what we were supposed to do?
Regardless, there is still no purpose for us to talk or feel this way about each other. I will agree, on this campus there are those who have these ‘certain’ positions who feel as though they hold the key to Southern. They get the ‘big head’ and feel they know everything or should know everything. What it really comes down to is you can’t do your job without me: the student. In this case you do need me, but that doesn’t give you the right to disrespect me when I’m doing what I need to do (only those without the attitudes).
Even in the positions I hold, I still manage to be humble, even when others approach me sideways. Even I have realized that one person cannot do everything alone without the help of others. We have to put aside our personal feelings to obtain one goal: being successful. I don’t like for others to tell me what to do, but I still follow ALL the rules and do as I am asked. Even when I don’t like it, I still do as I’m told. But don’t express a problem with me, when I DID follow all the rules. CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE! Now, don’t get me wrong, at any time I could allow Irene (my grandmother, she didn’t play) to come out, but I don’t.
Everything we do should be professionally done. The way we talk to each other, the way we interact with each other (especially at work and school) and especially the way we treat each other. If I’m doing my job correctly, thank me. Tell me to keep up the good work. If I’m wrong, pull me to the side and let me know professionally. If you come to me with an attitude, I’m going to keep smiling at you.
So, if you feel disrespected by someone, ask yourself what did I do to feel this way? What am I really mad about? How did they approach me? Is it really serious? Life goes on.
Remember the way you present yourself either by words or actions shows a reflection of you. So, campus-wide please don’t bring your problems and personal feelings to the classroom or office. Let’s keep smiling.