Luke recounts asking a barista are you okay, showing how three simple words opened a five-minute conversation about stress, relationships and financial strain; a reminder to check in with colleagues, friends or strangers when they seem off.
Luke: Sometimes all somebody needs to hear from you is just, are you okay? Luke: Never forget those three words, especially when somebody's just seeming off in the day. Sometimes those words might go a long way.
Good morning, Cadre crew. What a great day to be alive here. So, yeah, I just wanted to bring something up. I stopped for coffee this morning, and the normal individual that was working there, I just sensed like something was a little off today. She had the bags under her eyes. Attitude wasn't the same. Didn't have that same, like, good morning, Luke, you know, vibe to her. And, you know, so I asked the question. I said, are you okay? You know, you could see she almost, like, teared up and sleeping.
I want me to. And I heard more, and, you know, she's going through a little bit of financial struggle. There's a boyfriend relationship, and so, are you okay? That question, you know that are you okay, right? Three words churned into a five minute moment where somebody just had the opportunity to vent and share, and it might not mean her sleep is better tonight, and it might not mean all those problems go away. But sometimes all somebody needs to hear from you is just, are you okay? Right? Are you okay?
So I wanted to just share that story with you today, or you're going through a car dealership and getting your oil change and somebody short. It's okay to ask, are you okay? So never forget those three words, especially when somebody's just seeming off in the day. Have a wonderful day. Never forget that. With colleagues, with friends, with random strangers. Sometimes those words might go a long way. Take care of yourselves and always remember, are you okay? Bye.
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