IS IT THE WEATHER?

Heard on the evening news that this summer has been unusually hot;  record-breaking, in fact.  Of course, those folks who work outdoors have known this all along and didn't need the media to tell them that it's hot and humid!! WEATHER.

I will blame the heat for some people's attitude and behavior.  For four hours today, I answered questions at the racetrack.  Odds were that some didn't bother to listen to my answers or were ready with a reason why they think they knew better.  People are funny but they are the 'guests' and we (the Hospitality Team) go along with them. 

So, maybe the heat was the cause of an unsettling situation today with a co-worker.  A team member quickly took a comment to heart and put me on the spot.  I thought the team understood each other but maybe my 'joking' comment was not taken in the vein it was meant.  Surprised?  Guess I don't know them as well as I thought. Also, I have to remember that what others think is important to some people.  Sadly, that person has nothing to worry about.  The entire 'team' knows this person is very important to them and would never jeopardize their position.  A very important member for their expertise and loyalty.  So, can the response be blamed on weather???  Hope so because I don't know what else to use as an excuse.

We are almost half -way throught the 2012 meet.  We all love what we do for these 6 weeks (well, I hope they do.) and I would be sad to think our 'team' has lost it's team spirit, especially over a comment that had no meaning. So, I will be careful what I say and hope all the team members know it just might be the heat!!