There are 4 elevators in my office building. Two each on either side. Every morning I somehow gravitate to the left side in default mode.
The lift man is standing there , under a terribly slow wall mounted fan, in his faded grey uniform, directing us to queue up.
Every morning I greet him with a smile, and he returns the favour. This has led to his holding the lift door for me at times when I walk in just as it is moving up.
Today morning the left side lift was stuck at the 12th floor and the right one was just about to reach ground when I entered the building.
As usual, I moved left on default, but my eyes registered the faster arrival of the other lift.
My lift man took immediate offense to this. " Don't even think about it ! You have to travel in my lift only !"
I was amused and touched at the same time. Just 2 minutes of convergence each day has created a new bond. Just a smile and namaste is enough to grant me special access.
At the end of the day, we are all social animals, care and love shall always be treasured :)
