Most Important Question

During my second month of nursing school, our professor gave us a pop
quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions,
until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans
the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning
woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how
would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
blank.

Before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count
toward our quiz grade.

"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers you will meet many
people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if
all you do is smile and say "hello."

I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

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submitted by Janan Chandler

When I was 16, Dad asked me what I observed at school.........like the student of "Most Important Question",  I thought that was an odd question.  Anyway, Dad and I talked about the school day, and my lesson that day was to realize that little things in life are important, esp. to friends and family. Also, it is not only good to be observant, but it is encouraging to others to give them a compliment or a friendly greeting.  After all, your friendship may be the "lift" that someone needs that day.  Ugoforward!