Familiar Faces

As many of you know, I work in the Business Office. I'm quite a memorable worker, but only because of my name. But because I work the same afternoons consistently, there are also memorable customers. Why? Well, because as students we have schedules. If I have class all morning, but a break at 3 on Tuesdays, then naturally, I will get my 'errands' done during the 3 o'clock hour on Tuesdays. And if I frequently have to go the business office, then well, that worker with the ironic name is going to see me almost every Tuesday at 3.

Some people are embarrassed by it. They do the embarrassed laugh and kind of shake their heads and say, 'Do you work all the time? Because you are always the one to help me.' I laugh and assure them that it is indeed a common occurrence to see the same people over and over.

Some people things it's the best thing ever. "Mareena! I get to see you every time I come in here!" Most times I don't know these people outside of the BO (business office), which makes it even more great that they use my name and get so excited about seeing me. It's must be my natural charm and good looks!

Some people don't even notice. Or maybe they do, but they never say anything about it. I usually have a moment of indecision, deciding whether I should ask about some story or transaction that happened the last time I was working, but mortification at possibly being wrong propriety tends to win out. I mean, wouldn't you feel embarrassed if a teller asked about something that you didn't realize they knew . . . weird.No amount of natural charm can make up for that.

I enjoy building friendships with people and it's quite interesting to be able to do it while sitting behind a counter. Just one more of the great reasons to work on campus. I love my job!