I LOVE this detail, both that your removing your shoes put Carla at ease and that you picked up on…

Trained by my Asian friends, I slipped off my shoes as I stepped into Carla’s house. Carla mentioned that she appreciated the gesture, and she visibly relaxed at that point. We discussed some specifics and decided on a move-in date.
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Debra Anazonwu
Roz Warren, Writing Coach
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I LOVE this detail, both that your removing your shoes put Carla at ease and that you picked up on this.
I totally get why that small courteous gesture made a big difference!
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Writing Coach Roz Warren (roSwarren@gmail.com) helps Medium writers craft better, more boost-able stories. Roz used to write for the New York Times.
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