Articles To help Project Leaders
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I drove up to the drive-thru ATM, to deposit a check and withdraw cash. What do I find in front of me? A person who drove up, against the flow of traffic, which then put him on the wrong side of the ATM. No problem, he gets out of his truck and walks around to get to the ATM. At this point he finds out that he left the ATM card in his truck and must walk back around the truck to get his ATM card.
All the time, I am patiently pondering the wisdom of the infinite powers that allow beings such as this specimen to continue consuming oxygen. After drawing his $20, Mr. Clueless realizes that he can't pull forward (because the normal drivers are facing him) and backs up in the direction against normal traffic flow.
The result of my time watching this comedy, are the following rules of the road for those who waste the time of other people instead of getting on with the task at hand. Generally, these people don't know where they are, until someone else honks at them and shocks them back into reality.
In the new year, think about this - "Where am I?" Then act accordingly.
1. When you plan to go to the ATM, think about this - "Where am I?" Before you find yourself at the ATM make sure that you to have the ATM card with you, refresh your memory on your PIN, and get the deposit handy before you drive up. Then conduct your business and pull away so that other people can conduct their business. Also, try to drive in the correct direction, per the traffic signs and road markings.
2. When you are standing in the line to checkout at the company cafeteria, or to pay for your purchases at WallyWorld, think "Where am I?" This is not the place to rummage in your pocket for lost change or take a phone call. This is the place where you quickly pay for your purchases and then get out of the way. It should not come as a surprise when you get to the cashier that you are expected to produce payment.
3. Ditto for the restaurant. Ask yourself "Where am I?" "What would a normal person do in this situation?" A normal person would scan the menu, decide on a meal and then place an order. What on earth can take 20 minutes of the server's time while I am waiting for my next beer?
4. When you give me a pen to sign a credit card slip, then think ahead. Ask yourself "Where am I?" This may be a shock, but in order to sign the credit card slip and include a gratuity, then I need a pen that writes. Seems like a no-brainer to me.
What irritates you about stupid people who can't figure out where they are, and thus waste your time?
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