Any Gentlemen?

Today I was leaving a bank, and as I was walking out, a lady was coming towards the bank.  She had a sour expression on her face and walked look down.  I waited, smiled, and held the door open for her, not thinking that much about it.

And with a dry scowl, she commented, "Well, maybe there are a few gentlemen still around."

It was a reminder to me:

• What I do speaks louder than what I say.
• "Walk slowly through the crowd" applies to everywhere.
• Sometimes it doesn't take a lot of effort to stand out in today's hurried culture.
• A small action can brighten two people's day--mine and hers.