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Akhil
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Posted 09-03-2010Reply

This is a true story.



An interviewer was talking to a female production-line worker in a biscuit factory. The dialog went like this:

Interviewer: How long have you worked here?

Production Lady: Since I left school (probably about 15 years).

Interviewer: What do you do?

Production Lady: I take packets of biscuits off the conveyor belt and put them into cardboard boxes.

Interviewer: Have you always done the same job?

Production Lady: Yes.

Interviewer: Do you enjoy it?

Production Lady: Oooh Yes, it's great, everyone is so nice and friendly, and we have a good laugh.

Interviewer (with a hint of disbelief): Really? Don't you find it a bit boring?

Production Lady: Oh no, sometimes they change the biscuits……



Moral of the story is -



•Do not impose your own needs and ambitions on to other people who may not share them.

•Don't assume that things that motivate you will motivate someone else.

•Recognize that sources of happiness may vary widely between people.



Action Plan -



Try to understand different human beings. Ever human beings are different, their needs are different. Don’t impose your thoughts and behavior on others. In day today life we try to influence others with our thoughts even though other person is not ready to accept. This is the main issue for any conflict at workplace or even in our personal life. So try to avoid this type of behavior. Respect others feelings.



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Ritesh
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  Rated +1 | Posted 11-03-2010

Good one Akhila....

Mr C K S
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  Rated +2 | Posted 11-03-2010

Hi Friends,

Happiness can't be buy at any cost, It's a very True!

In our life Happiness is more important than smile because smile comes from lips
but happiness comes from the heart so BE HAPPY FOREVER.

Don't be Worry be always Happy.

Regards
Mr. Dixit

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  Rated +2 | Posted 11-03-2010

Eye opening story Akhila and thanks a lot for sharing.
If we understand the essence of relationship between human beings then conflicts can be avoided at every place.

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  Rated +2 | Posted 11-03-2010

Happiness is a very relative and personal feeling and every individual has his own definition of happiness.
For some happiness is hard to achieve and is strictly related to reaching the most bold dreams, feeling succesfull. For others happiness means stability, less chalenges, safety, peace.
Some seek happiness their entire life, missing simple moments that value a lot. Others feel happy for every small happening in their life, every small gesture.

There are people who know how to be happy, there are others who are never satisfied and pleased.

You can never judge or measure someone else's happiness by your own standards or definition. You should try to know the other one, understand and accept what makes him happy, what motivates him. It is equally essential not to compare yourself with others, to take time to "read" the ones next to you in your personal life and at work. That is how you will know how to help maintaining them pleased, happy and they will always appreciate your empathy and understanding.

Sri Manjari
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  Rated +2 | Posted 11-03-2010

Excellent Post Akhila.. A Sensitive depiction of differences in motivating factors for different persons.

Regards,
Sri Manjari .V

Jagan
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  Rated 0 | Posted 12-03-2010

good post Akhila ... keep it up

Pallavi
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  Rated 0 | Posted 24-03-2010

Gud one dear

Parvathi
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  Rated 0 | Posted 24-06-2010

good one

Sujaya
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  Rated 0 | Posted 25-07-2010

good post Akhila. Its good to read it!

Regards,
Sujaya

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