Does your neighbor remind you that the special refuse pick-up is next week?

Does a colleague dial your extension to let you know there are some home-made treats in the office break room?

Does an acquaintance let you know that the hallway you’re walking toward is blocked?

I’m not asking, “Do you have friends?”

Rather, “Are you making meaningful connections with people — enough that they care to think of you?”

Here’s the secret: it usually starts with you. You being thoughtful. You being courteous. You being generous.

That sort of thing tends to work its way back to you.

And not that it’s the reason for being nice… but sometimes you end up getting the scoop on baked goods before they’re all gone.