Why do people in airports look so unhappy?
Next time you’re in an airport take a look around, not a whole lot of people smiling. Take a look at those faces; no smiles and too many mean stern looks. Scowls are abundant too. I just don’t get it?
The way I look at it people in airports are:
- going home to their kids!
- going to see a loved one!
- getting away from crazy family!
- going on vacation!
- visiting an old friend!
- going to a meeting which gives them money in their pocket!
- Going to a conference or convention with networking and education opportunities!
Okay, so maybe there are some inconveniences; like security, delays and cramped seats; and I am sure there are people who just got dumped or are going to a funeral, but statistically there has got to be more good going on than bad.
And it’s not just the airport; take a look around your office; watch people walking through the halls or sitting at their desks. Count the happy faces; then count the sad, scorned and scowled looks. And when you’re done prepare a PowerPoint presentation of your results and offer it to HR as an opportunity for boosting morale.
Or make your life easy; just do what I do and start a conversation with people.
