Generous Welcome 
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the business world, in the city of London. a couple of steps from Fleet Street, I experienced amazing generosity. A welcome that was kind, generous and rich in quality.
I was attending an evening function in a new - to me - venue in the city. Thus I took the option of arriving early to ensure I knew the building and then planned to explore the area along the Thames for a couple of hours before the programme commenced.
The building was massive and housed a large advisory company to the international business world with offices in 14 countries and a personnel of 30,000. The entrance was spacious and yet quite plain in some ways. The welcome at the foyer counter was very friendly. Having checked my name as a delegate, the offical suggested that I have some refreshment before I explored the area. He indicated a creative and tastefully designed coffee centre and hinted that there may well be some strawberry gateaux on the menu also. While enjoying this complimentary refreshment, one of the public relations staff came over to ensure that I was doing well.
The foyer staff had already arranged space for my travelling case in their security room and had given me a tag. Such thoughtfulness was so refreshing to encounter. The welcome continued in the same generous-style when I returned. The staff were so thoughtfully aware of the guests needs at every turn. I later discovered that some 3 or 4 events were taking place that same evening.
In the midst of high-tech and business efficiency, one experienced a very family-like welcome that included thoughtfulness, refreshment and professionalism. This indicated a very serious commitment to making every guest feel welcome. Generosity at its best…..
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