We interact with people who serve us every day-waitstaff, janitors, delivery drivers, cashiers, and countless others. Yet in the rush of modern life, we often forget that these brief exchanges are opportunities to practice genuine human decency. This book offers a gentle, practical guide to noticing, respecting, and honoring the people who make our daily lives easier. Drawing on everyday scenarios and small, doable practices, you'll learn how to model kindness for children, navigate awkward moments, and turn routine transactions into moments of connection. More than a manual on etiquette, this is an invitation to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and respect that enriches your own life as much as others'. Whether you're a parent hoping to raise thoughtful kids, a teacher shaping young character, or simply someone who wants to live more kindly, these pages will help you see service workers-and yourself-in a new light. Part of The Everyday Kindness Library.

About the author

Adrian Cole Mercer writes for The Everyday Kindness Library.