Choose Understanding over Assumption - LOH#275

I needed to make my hair one time and my usual hairdresser was not around, so I had no choice but to try someone else close by. When I mentioned the person to my sister, her reaction was not so good and immediately she said, that lady is rude, her character is somehow with a poor customer service.

As shocked as I was, I tried to convince her that since my personal hairdresser is not around, I will do just a simple weaving I can use to wear my wigs until my hair dress comes back, but she reassured me to get ready to receive poor customer service at the salon.

Before now, her reaction and remark about the salon woman would have been enough reason for me to cancel the whole plans of making new hair as I do not like stress, and I do not like unnecessary drama. But this time, I decided to go anyway since the shop location is close to the house and I was too weak to trek any long distance for a hairstyle I will be changing very soon.

Getting to the salon, it was surprising to observe that the woman was calm, so composed and respectful to her customers and I honestly thought I entered the wrong salon or met a different stylist. While she was braiding my hair, she did something I was not comfortable with. Immediately, I spoke up and corrected her. She apologized without argument and from that moment, everything went smoothly.

When I got home and told my sister, she could not believe it. Her experience with that lady had been completely different. And I told her something that stayed with me. Good people make mistakes too. Good people have bad days. Sometimes, what people need is not cancellation, avoidance, or labeling. Sometimes, they need correction, communication, and clarity. I am sharing this because many of us are quick to judge people based on one experience, one story, or one bad moment. We forget that humans are layered. We forget that everyone is fighting something we do not see. Not every mistake is character. Not every bad day is wickedness. And not every person deserves to be written off without a conversation. Of course, boundaries are important. Respect is non-negotiable. But wisdom also knows when to speak, when to correct, and when to allow people the chance to do better. Sometimes, calling people to order doesn’t make them your enemy. Sometimes, it brings out the best in them. And sometimes, the experience you get depends on how you show up.

My other names are Yhukays Bubbles and I love it when you read from me