“There’s
something wrong with your character if “opportunity” controls your loyalty.” Sean Simmons
Seems
like we can’t shop, eat, fly or stay anywhere without being asked to join a
loyalty program. I remember when loyalty was earned by giving good service,
food, opportunity, or friendship: we were glad to give it for nothing more than
genuine kindness and satisfaction. Years
ago, I flew so often that I earned a free flight: the last thing I wanted to do
after flying that much was get back on another plane. I once stayed at a hotel
chain so often they awarded me a free two-night stay at any of their properties:
that sounded cool until I found the only dates available were when they were
doing extensive renovations. And the points I get for buying groceries don’t
even come close to making up for the long faces and empty shelves of my
neighborhood store. I’m loyal to those who are nice and friendly and fair and
honest and thoughtful and kind to, and genuinely interested in, me. They earn
my appreciation and loyalty the old-fashioned way by being good at what they
do: no need to offer anything more than that.
Sean Simmons (1958-2002):
American actor
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