I wanted to write a blog entry dedicated to the terrific and polite students that I run into in the library everyday. Since I work on the 5th floor, I ride the elevator several times a day. Often when i get in the elevator, I'm joined by 1-6 students. Sometimes they have earphones in their ears and then it's a pretty quiet trip. However, if they don't have earphones in, I talk with them. And the wonderful thing about our Penn State students is that they talk with me back. We'll talk about the weather, what they're studying, if it's cold/warm in the building. But they talk...cheerfully. And when they get off the elevator, more times than not, they say, "Have a nice day."
Another evidence of the politeness of our Penn State students is that both the young men and women hold open the door for me when I have full arms. Each time, I'm surprised, and each time, I say "thank you." I really appreciate their thoughtfulness.
So thanks, Penn State students. Thanks for being polite to a middle aged woman who often has her hands full. It's a pleasure to serve you.