Summary of Key Stories
1. Anna's Painting and Family Support
- Anna spends three weeks meticulously painting a family portrait, including subtle gestures like drawing her mother's smile.
- An accident ruined her painting, leading to frustration and isolation.
- Family members come together at night to help Anna recreate the artwork, emphasizing teamwork and emotional support.
- Despite losing the contest, Anna receives recognition for emotional expression and theme, reinforcing the value of perseverance.
- The broken and recreated paintings symbolize growth and new beginnings. This story echoes themes found in Emotional Conversations and Everyday Challenges: Support, Growth, and Resilience.
2. Emily's Unusual Job Interview Experience
- Emily prepares nervously for a job interview, mistakenly entering the interviewer's personal car.
- She inadvertently criticizes her former boss to the new interviewer, causing embarrassment.
- Stuck in an elevator together, Emily calms both herself and the interviewer using controlled breathing techniques.
- She answers interview questions honestly while demonstrating composure under pressure.
- The experience highlights themes of honesty, professionalism, and overcoming anxiety. Readers may find further insights in Effective Communication and Life Lessons in Everyday Conversations.
3. Peter's Soccer Game and Father's Presence
- Peter eagerly anticipates his father's support at a soccer game, but his dad is delayed due to a work emergency involving a colleague's health.
- Despite missing the game, the father shows his commitment by attending future events and engaging with Peter.
- The story underscores the importance of communication, understanding parental sacrifices, and celebrating achievements together. This narrative complements themes discussed in Everyday Family Moments: Care, Challenges, and Growing Together.
Actionable Insights
- Encourage Family Collaboration: Supporting loved ones through difficult moments can strengthen relationships and lead to shared successes.
- Practice Honesty and Calmness: Being truthful and maintaining composure improves interpersonal interactions and personal confidence.
- Value Presence Over Perfection: Showing up, even imperfectly, matters deeply in family and work contexts.
- Celebrate Effort Beyond Outcomes: Recognize personal growth and emotional expression as meaningful achievements.
Questions & Answers
Q: How can families better support children facing disappointment?
A: By actively listening, offering help without pressure, and engaging collaboratively in problem-solving.
Q: What strategies helped Emily manage her interview anxiety?
A: Controlled breathing, honest communication, and focusing on actionable control instead of fear.
Q: What lessons does Peter's story teach about parental involvement?
A: It highlights balancing work commitments with family support and communicating openly to manage expectations.
Conclusion
These stories provide valuable lessons in empathy, resilience, and the power of honest, supportive relationships. They illustrate that challenges can be transformed into opportunities for connection and growth within families and beyond. For more heartwarming narratives on everyday kindness and family dynamics, see Everyday Connections: Stories of Kindness, Reunion, and New Beginnings.
Almost done. Just a little more. Stay still, hand. Okay, eyes next. Eyes are the hardest
part. That's mom. That's dad. That's Peter. That's us.
>> No. No. No. No. Please. No. No. >> Anna. Mom says breakfast is ready. Come down.
She made eggs. Oh. Oh, Peter.
My painting. No, Peter. I'm sorry, Anna. I'm so sorry.
I didn't see it. I didn't mean to. 3 weeks. >> 21 days
gone. >> Get out, Peter. Please, just get out of my room.
>> Anna, please say something. I really didn't mean it. I'm so sorry.
>> I'm sorry, Anna. >> 21 days. I painted every single night. Every night.
>> Anna, what happened? I heard you. Are you okay? >> Oh, Anna.
Oh, no. Peter, what did you do? Tell me exactly.
I knocked over my water glass. I didn't see the painting there. I'm really sorry.
What's going on up here? I heard shouting. Is everyone okay? Oh no. Oh, that's really bad. Peter, go
and say sorry to your sister right now. >> Anna, I'm really sorry. I know that doesn't fix it, but I am.
It >> It doesn't matter, Peter. We should buy her new paper tonight.
>> David, it's not about the paper. >> It's Dad. I bought new paper. The big
kind. Really good quality. Can I come in? I don't want it, Dad. Thank you.
But I don't want it. But Anna, the contest is tomorrow morning. You still have time tonight.
>> I'm not joining the contest, Dad. I already decided. Please stop knocking. >> Okay, I'll leave it here just in case.
It's here. If you want it, >> come and eat something. Just a little. The food is getting cold.
I'm not hungry, Mom. I'm okay. I just want to be alone. Should I bring her food up? She didn't
eat anything at lunch either. Leave it for now, Peter. She needs time. Just eat your dinner.
Is she okay? >> This feels like more than just the painting.
>> Yes, it is. >> Anna,
it's just me. I'm not going to say anything. I just want to sit with you. Can I come in? I won't talk if you don't
want to talk. Okay, I'm just going to sit here. I drew every person in our family,
every face. It took me so long to get it right. >> I can see that, Anna.
Even now, I can still see how much work you put in.
>> Nobody noticed. for three weeks. I worked on it and nobody said anything.
>> You're right. We didn't notice. I didn't notice. >> And then dad said, "Just buy new paper.
Like 3 weeks is nothing. Like I can just start again." >> He was trying to help, but he didn't
understand. And I didn't either. That was wrong. >> I drew you smiling in the painting, Mom,
because I don't see you smile very much these days. >> Where? Show me. Where did you put my
smile? >> I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry we didn't see it. I should have looked.
>> It's too late now, Mom. The painting is ruined. The contest is tomorrow. Is it Is it really too late?
Don't go to sleep yet. Stay awake. Give me 1 hour. Can you do that? >> David. Peter, come to the kitchen right
now. We are going to do something >> now. Emily, it's 10:00 at night.
>> Yes, now. Come. Anna will paint. We will help. That is all. Sit down.
Mom, I really can't draw like at all. My trees look like potatoes. Peter, >> you don't need to draw well. You just
need to try. >> That's all Anna needs tonight. >> Why is everyone
Mom, what is going on? >> We're here. Anna, tell us what to do. >> You're the artist.
We just work here. >> Okay, Dad. Ben, you do the background. Blue sky. Start at the top. Wide
strokes. No, Dad. Not like that. Hold it here. >> Like this.
>> Is this a tree? >> Huh? >> Peter, that looks like a cloud.
>> Oh, I tried. It's a very round tree. >> A flying tree. >> Stop. I'm trying. Peter, do the grass
here. Okay, Dad. Add more blue up there. More. >> Yes. Like that.
>> David, look. >> Love.
I see him. >> It's done. We finished it. >> Is it better?
It's different. But I like it more. I think I like it more.
Okay. Careful. Don't press too hard. Don't crease it. Good.
Anna. Hey. Is the painting okay? Did it dry? Okay. Yeah. It's okay, Peter. It dried
perfectly. Go back to sleep, Anna.
I'm really sorry about yesterday, about the water, about everything. I know, Peter. It's okay now. Really?
Oh, good. Because I was really scared of you yesterday. Like really scared. Huh? >> Good. You should be scared sometimes. It
keeps you careful. So, which part did you like drawing most last night?
Mom's smile. I drew it twice. The first time wasn't right. The second time was better.
>> Yeah, I think I need to come home earlier. I miss things. Mom,
Dad, I got something from school about the contest.
Open it. Open it right now. Come on. What does it say? Okay.
Okay, I'm opening it. Stop breathing on me, Peter. Third place.
Third place, Anna. That is so good. Third out of everyone. It's not first. Peter,
can I read it? What does the whole letter say? Anna, special mention for emotional expression
and family theme. They saw it, Anna. The judges saw exactly what you put in that painting.
That's not nothing. >> H I kept the old one, too. Is that strange? I framed both of them.
This one broke. This one we made together. They're both ours.
Why did you keep the broken one? It doesn't look good anymore. >> Because it reminds me of something
important. Something I needed to remember. >> Uh, what does it remind you of?
I'm not sure I hadn't thought about it like that. >> That good things can start over and the
second time they can be even better. Okay. Yeah,
I think I get that. Anna, Peter, dinner is ready. All four of us tonight. No phones at the table,
Doyle. I mean it. >> I already put my phone away 10 minutes ago. Someone give me a prize.
>> Last one down sets the table. Go. >> Good night both of you. Thank you for watching. Next. Well,
story three. Dad comes home late. Watch it now. There it is. One umbrella. Just one.
I need it. I need it more. I need it more.
Don't touch it, Peter. >> I didn't touch it yet. Good morning.
I have a presentation today, Peter, in front of the whole class. I need the umbrella.
I have PE outside. in the rain. I'll get completely sick and it will be your fault. Wear your raincoat then. Problem
solved. You're welcome. My raincoat is broken. Anna, the zip broke two weeks ago. You know that. Then
ask Dad. He can drop you off in the car before he goes. Dad already left, Anna. He left early.
You always get everything. Always. That is not true, Peter. Stop saying that. It is not true. It is
true. Name one thing I got that you didn't get first. That is completely different.
You're so selfish, Anna. You only ever think about yourself. You're a baby, Peter. A complete baby.
You've always been a baby. Stop. I heard everything. Both of you. Put the umbrella down.
>> Mom, I just need it for the presentation. That's all. Just today.
Peter, you take it. Mom, my presentation is today. Today? You
can't. That is not fair. I will figure something out for you, Anna. I promise. This is not fair. It's just not fair.
And you know it. Both of you fly, you'll be late. Go. I'll see you this afternoon.
>> Thanks, Mom. Good morning everyone. My presentation is about the water cycle
and how rained out How did mom get to work? She didn't have an umbrella.
How did mom get to work? Did she walk in that rain? Did you see mom leave?
Did she have an umbrella? I just left. Sorry. She always does this
every time and I never even notice the coat. She gave me her coat last winter. She said she wasn't cold.
She always does this. She gives things away and she never says anything. I've been saving for 3 weeks. I know
exactly what I want to buy. Mom's shoes. Why are mom's shoes wet? Mom,
where are you? Mom. Mom. Good. Hi.
How was school? Good day. Were you Were you wet this morning? Did you get wet? A little bit. It was fine.
>> Don't worry about it, >> Mom. I took the umbrella.
>> I know, Peter. I gave it to you. H but you know
>> but you got wet because of me. >> I dried off. I'm completely dry now. See?
>> Mom, did you walk the whole way? >> How far did you walk? Not very far. H
>> I found a taxi after a few blocks. Honestly, it's fine. I'm sorry, Mama. I'm really sorry.
Don't be sorry, Peter. That's exactly why I gave it to you. But now, when did you decide?
You didn't even think about it. It just felt right, sweetie. >> Mom, I'm home. I'm home
>> in here. How did the presentation go? Good. Really good, actually.
Mom, were you okay this morning? Of course. I told Peter Gays it was fine. Now tell me about the
presentation. You You didn't have an umbrella, Mom. You walked in that rain.
Anna, I'm absolutely fine. Look at me. Completely dry. Dinner in 20 minutes. I got you something.
Anna, what is this? Yellow, your favorite color. I know it
is. Anna, what is that?
Anna, you you didn't have to lo. I saved up 3 weeks. It's not much, but
it's yours. Only yours, Mom. Not for anyone else. >> Okay,
I'm joining. Move over. >> It looks really good up there. like it belongs there.
>> It's mom's. Peter, don't even think about it. I know. I know. I wasn't going to. I was just saying it looks nice.
>> Thank you both of you for today. >> I didn't do anything though.
Anna bought the umbrella. >> You noticed my shoes, Peter. You asked me about it.
That's something. Noticing counts. That's good to know.
Noticing is where everything starts. Peter. Mom,
do you always give things away? Tanya, what you do? I give things to people I love. That
doesn't feel like giving up. It feels like keeping something. But don't you ever want things just for
yourself? Things that are just yours? Like what, Mom?
Tell me. What do you have? I have dinner with you two every single
night. >> And now I have a yellow umbrella. >> Mom, that's really not very much.
>> It's enough for me, Peter. It really is. >> Oh, I'm glad.
I want to be like that when I grow up. I want to be like you. Like what, Anna?
>> Someone who doesn't need very much, >> but gives a lot and doesn't make a big thing of it.
Anna, you already are. >> It's raining again. Same as yesterday.
Don't say it. I wasn't going to say it. I should we >> Yeah, I've got my old rain jacket. It's
fine. I'll use that. I'll knock on Mrs. Kim's door. She
always has an extra one. >> Good morning. You left it.
>> Have a good day, Mom. >> See you tonight. Oh,
a dog. Oh, a little dog. You're all alone out here. Hey. Hey. It's okay. I won't hurt you. Don't
be scared. >> You're so cold. How long have you been out here? Where's your family?
Mom will say no. She'll definitely say no. But I can't just leave you here. Okay. Come on. Come with me.
Stay under my jacket. Don't make a sound. >> Hi, Mom. I'm home. Everything is fine.
Very normal day. >> Wash your hands. Dinner is in 10 minutes. Don't go upstairs yet. Okay,
Mom. I'll be right down. >> Okay. Just I need to put my bag away first. I'll be really fast.
>> There. You're okay now. You're safe. This is my room. Nobody will find you here.
Hey, are you wagging? You are. You're wagging your tail. Good boy, Peter.
Why is your door closed? It's never closed. What are you doing in there?
Nothing. I'm changing. Go away. Don't come in. I said go away, Anna. >> Peter,
is that is that a dog? There is a dog in your room right now. >> Please, please don't tell mom. Please,
Anna. I'm begging you, please. >> Okay, Peter, I won't. But you have to tell me everything later. One week. I'm
giving you one week, Peter. After that, I'm telling Mom everything. >> Here you go, buddy. Eat slowly.
It's okay. Nobody is coming. Your name is Buddy now. C B U D Y. Do you like it?
>> Thanks, Anna. Don't thank me. Just be careful, both of you. >> Peter,
why is your door closed? It's always closed now. Open it, please. >> I'm studying, Mom. Big test tomorrow.
Really important. I'll come down soon. Six days, buddy. Six days. And she still doesn't know.
>> We're doing really well. Buddy, wake up. Hey, wake up. Please, buddy. Something is wrong. Anna. Anna.
Anna, come here right now. Please. Something is wrong with Buddy. >> We have to tell Mom.
>> I know. She's going to be really angry. Yes. >> Come on, Mom. I have to tell you
something. I should have told you before. I'm sorry. >> Tell me, Peter.
Just tell me. >> Come upstairs. I'll show you. Peter
I found him in the rain. He was alone and cold. How long?
>> One week. >> Mom, buddy is sick. He needs a vet. Get your shoes on, both of you, right
now. We're going to the vet. >> It's okay. We're going to the doctor now. You'll be okay. I promise.
He's very dehydrated and too thin. But he's stable. He will be okay.
Thank you. Thank you so much. Wait, hold on. This dog has a microchip. A chip? What does that mean?
What does it say? His name is Max. He has a registered owner. I have their address here.
>> Max. His name is Max, not buddy. Max. >> Peter. Oh, Peter,
I'm so sorry. I don't want to talk about it. Please, not now.
Look at me, Peter. Just look at me. That's all. He was alone in the rain. Mom, just like me. When you work late
and I come home and the house is empty. >> I didn't know you felt like that. >> Buddy is okay now. He's warm. He's safe.
You did that. >> But I have to give him back, don't I?
Yes, but you saved him first. >> Excuse me. Is my Max here? I got a call. Max? Oh, Max, you're here.
You're really here. I look for you every day. Every single day. Where did you go, my
boy? Was it you? Did you find him?
>> Yes, sir. I found him in the rain. He was under a tree. He was very cold. >> You saved my best friend. I live alone.
He is all I have. All I have left. >> I'm glad he's okay. I'm really glad he's okay. Sir,
>> can I take a photo? You and Max together so I can always remember you. >> Goodbye, buddy. Be a good boy. Eat all
your food. Don't run away again. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. I'm okay.
>> That's my boy. >> Keep this to remember him
and to remember what you did for us. >> Thank you, sir. I'll keep it. I promise. Peter,
look. The rain stopped. He always sat right there
under that chair every evening. I'm not angry, Peter. I want you to know
that first. I know you said no. I should have listened.
I'm really sorry, Mom. >> You lied to me for one whole week. That was wrong.
You know that. >> I know. I know. But what you did for that dog
and for that old man. >> I'm proud of you. Thank you. >> Mom, it's okay. You don't have to say
anything. >> There you are, buddy. There you are.
Hey, can I come in? I miss him already. Is that stupid? I only had him for one week.
>> No, it's not stupid. He's okay now. He's warm. You did that. >> Look at his face, Anna. He looks so
happy with the old man. Yeah, he really did.
Then I did the right thing. Even if it hurt, you did. Good night, Peter.
Good night, buddy. Good night, Max. Sleep well. >> Good night, buddy.
Good night, Max. Sleep well. I found you. That's enough.
Let's go before they wake up. Small one. Friendly. Good with children.
Okay. >> Hello. I want to ask about adopting a dog.
A small one. What do I need to do first? Mom went out early. I don't know. Her keys are gone.
>> Good morning. I have something to tell you too. >> Mom,
what did you do? Your face is doing that thing. >> Next Saturday,
all three of us, we go to the shelter together. >> Wait, a dog? Our dog? A real dog?
>> Mom, really? One dog, small and it sleeps outside the bedroom. That is the rule.
Thank you, Mom. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
>> Thank you for watching story one. Next story two. Anna's painting. Watch it now.
Oh no, my interview is in 20 minutes. 20 minutes. Where is my jacket?
I cannot find it. Where is it? I need to look professional today. Professional.
Which one is better? This one is better. Okay, I am ready. Let us go.
My bag. Where did I put my bag? Where is it? Found it. Let us go. Let us go. Let us
go. I cannot be late. This job is very very important to me.
Please, please, please have a car nearby. Come on, please. Please.
Oh, the app says 5 minutes. 5 minutes is too long. Wait, there is a black car right there.
Right there at the curb. Perfect timing. I am so lucky today. So lucky.
Go to 1 2 3 Business Street. I am in a rush. Please go. Rush means I need to go very fast. Rush.
Please hurry. Thank you. Thank you. Please hurry. Okay. Oh,
thank you so much. >> Excuse me. I think there is something I should be.
>> Sorry. I need to make one call. Just one second. Okay. Sorry. Hi, Lily. I am in the car now. I am
almost there. I have an interview today, Lily. I am very, very nervous about it.
I hope the new boss is not terrible. Not terrible like my old one. Terrible means really, really bad.
Terrible. Very bad. Okay. My old boss was terrible every single day. Every single day.
He always made me work late. Every Friday. Every single Friday. So bad.
I just want a boss who says, "Good job, Emily. That is all. Good job, Lily. Please wish me luck today. I
really, really need it. Please. Okay. Okay. Bye. Love you, Lily. Bye-bye.
Okay. I need to fix my hair now. Just 2 minutes. 2 minutes.
My lipstick. Where is my lipstick? I need it. Where is it? Found it. Red is a strong color. I like
it very much. Perfect. Do I look professional?
I really, really hope so. I think so. Professional. That means I look ready for work. Ready
and serious. Okay, deep breath.
Deep breath. I can do this today. I really can. I am smart. I am ready. I will get this
job today. I will. Excuse me, driver. How much longer, please? Are we almost there?
>> We should arrive in about 15 minutes. Ma'am, >> we are almost there, miss. About two
more minutes. Almost there. >> Yeah, 2 minutes. Okay, I can fix my
collar. Look neat. Look ready.
I practiced my answers all last night. I know them. I am ready. Tell me about yourself.
I know this one. I know it. I know it. Just breathe. I am Emily. I love working with people.
I always help my team. My biggest strength, I never give up.
Never. I never ever give up. My weakness. Maybe I talk too much. Just a little
bit. Oh, I can see the building. That is it right there. I see it. It is so tall
and so fancy. Wow. This is a very big company. Okay, driver. You can stop right here.
Thank you. Thank you so much. How much do I owe you? Let me check my bag right now. How much?
>> You do not owe me anything at all today. >> Nothing at all. Sorry, I do not understand. What do you
mean nothing? >> I am not your Uber driver, miss. I am
sorry about that. I am Mr. Henderson. I work at this company right here.
>> You are Mr. Henderson? The real Mr. Henderson? You?
>> Yes. I am the one who will interview you today.
That is me. >> Oh no. Oh no. No. No. This is a mistake. This is a big mistake.
I am so embarrassed. My face is so hot right now. So hot. Embarrassed.
That means I feel very ashamed right now. Very ashamed. >> Please do not worry, Emily. It is okay.
Shall we go inside now? I said terrible things and you heard all of it.
>> I heard. But let us go inside now. Come along. >> Wait, please. I need to say sorry first.
Please, just one moment. I should not have said those things about my old boss.
I am sorry. You were honest, Emily. Honesty is okay. Please come inside now.
>> Honest? I was very rude. Rude means not kind. Not nice at all. I never meant for you to hear that. I am
really truly sorry. >> Relax, Emily. Everyone makes mistakes. Even me. It is all okay.
a mistake. That means when you do something wrong by accident. Today I made the biggest mistake of my
life. The biggest one. But I am here now and I will try my very best today.
Is the candidate here yet? I do not see her anywhere. Where is she?
Candidate. That means the person who wants the job. The applicant.
She should have been here five minutes ago. Five whole minutes. Mhm.
Being punctual is so important, especially for a job interview. Punctual. That means you arrive on time.
Always on time. Always. Mr. Henderson is not even here yet
either. This is very strange. This is very strange. I will call him right now. I must call him.
Mr. Henderson. Good morning, sir. Are you close by right now? He says he is coming up now.
Okay, good. We will wait for him. I hope this interview goes well today for everyone. I really do. I a little
late today. I am very very sorry. It was an unusual morning. I had a very unusual morning. Very, very
unusual. Trust me on that. Please take a seat over there. Mr.
Henderson is coming right now. Thank you. I will sit right here and wait. Thank you very much.
I need to calm down right now. Stay calm, Emily. Just stay calm. Calm means peaceful
and not afraid, not scared. Like this calm. Just act normal.
Smile. Be yourself. Emily, you can do this. Emily, please come with me now. Right
this way. Please follow me. >> Yes. Thank you. Yes, of course. I am ready. Let us go.
Let us do this. Mr. Henderson again. I am truly truly sorry for earlier.
>> Emily, I said it is okay. Let us just keep going now. >> You are very kind. Thank you so much for
that. >> We take the elevator up to the meeting floor.
This way. >> Okay, I can do this. Just stay calm, Emily. Stay calm now.
How many people work here at this company right now? about 200 people. It is a fairly large
company. Yes. >> 200 people. That sounds so exciting to me. Really truly
>> good. And do you like working in large teams with many people? Yes, I I love helping people and I love
working together as a team. >> That is a good quality to have. It is very important here with us.
>> I always try to help my teammates every day, no matter what. Always. >> Mr. Henderson, what's happening?
>> Why are the lights doing that? The buttons aren't responding. We're stuck. >> Oh, what happened?
Why did we stop? Why are the lights going off? >> I think the elevator is stuck. It is not
moving. It is stuck now. >> Stuck. That means it is not moving at all. Are we safe right now?
Yes, we are safe. The elevator is secure. Do not worry yet. >> I will not panic.
Panic means I get very scared and lose control. >> I will press the emergency button right
here. This one. Right here.
I think we should press the intercom. >> Hello. The elevator is stuck. We need some help. Please.
>> Yes, we see the problem. Please wait just a moment. >> Huh?
>> How long, please? We have a very important interview today. How long?
>> About 10 minutes. Please stay calm. 10 minutes. Okay, we can manage 10 minutes. That is fine.
>> I do not like small spaces very much. I must be honest about that. >> Are you okay? You look a little pale
right now. Are you all right? Just breathe with me. You'll be fine. >> I am fine. I just know I just need some
air. I will be fine. Let me assist you. That means I will help you right now.
Please sit down here on the floor right now. It will help slowly.
>> Thank you, Emily. That is very kind of you. >> Breathe slowly now.
In through your nose and out. Good. In one and out. >> Out.
>> In one >> and out. >> Very good. You are doing well.
>> This is a little embarrassing. I am supposed to be your interviewer. >> No, no. Everyone needs help sometimes.
It is completely okay. I helped my old teammate once. She panicked on an airplane flight.
Really? What did you do? How did you help her on the flight?
>> I held her hand like this. And I told her, "Count with me now. Count to four wide. Breathe in. 1 2 3 4. Then breathe
out." >> That sounds like a good idea. Let me try it right now. Okay.
That's right. 1 2 3 4. Breathe in. Good. Very good. Now
>> 1 2 >> Do you need four?
>> Breathe out. >> Are you feeling better now? >> Yes, much better now. Thank you, Emily.
>> Good. You have good color back in your face now. Much better. >> Mhm.
>> You are very calm in a crisis, Emily. I noticed that very clearly. >> Thank you. I always try to stay calm. It
really helps me a lot. >> So, tell me, H, why do you want this job, Emily? Why this company?
Oh, are we doing the interview right here in the elevator? Now >> we have 10 minutes. We are here. Why not
start right now? >> Huh? Okay, then. I really like this company's work. You help small
businesses grow every single year. That matters a lot. I want to be part of something
important. That is why I am here. >> Good. And what can you bring to our team
here? Tell me that. >> I work hard. I never stop until the job is completely done. Never.
I am very good with people and I listen. I listen very, very well. And I learn fast. New things do not scare me. Not at
all. Ever. >> And are you not scared of this situation we are in right now?
>> A little scared. Yes. But scared is okay sometimes, too. >> H.
Being a little scared just means I care about the outcome. >> That is a very honest answer, Emily.
Very honest. Very good indeed. >> Honesty is very important to me. Always be honest.
Always. >> What was the hardest thing about your last job?
>> H it is hard to say. My old boss was by very motty. He was by let me say he was not easy to work with
every single day. You did say terrible, terrible in the car earlier.
>> I remember that clearly. >> Oh yes, I did say that. I am so so sorry
again for that. Truly. >> Do not be sorry. I want to ask you, was it true?
>> I was he? >> Yes, he was rude. Rude means not kind at all. Not once kind.
He never said thank you. Not one single time. Not ever. Never.
>> I always say thank you to my team. Every time. >> Yeah.
>> That is so good to hear. Really? >> That means so much to me. Oh, thank goodness.
It's moving again. It is moving again. We are saved. We are going up now.
>> Perfect timing. Thank you again, Emily. You really helped me a lot. >> I did not do anything. I just talked to
you. That was all. >> Sometimes just talking to someone is the very best kind of help. Okay, we're
here. Let's go. Mr. Henderson, are you okay? We were
very worried about you. >> I am fine. Emily helped me a very great deal today. Very much so.
>> Emily, you mean the candidate? The one who was late today? >> She was not late. She was with me the
whole time. No problem at all. >> Nice to meet you, Emily. Please follow me this way. Right this way.
Good morning. We were waiting. Is everything all right? Is everyone okay today?
>> Yes, we had a small adventure today. Nothing to worry about at all. An adventure?
What do you mean by that exactly, Mr. Henderson? >> The elevator stopped. We were stuck.
Oh, that must have been a little scary for you, Emily. A little scary, yes. But I focused on what I could do.
Just that. >> Good thinking, Emily. Now, please tell us about yourself today.
>> My name is Emily Lee. I have three years of work experience. I worked in customer service. I love
helping people every day. I speak to many different kinds of people
every single day. How do you handle a situation with a very rude person, Emily?
I stay calm. I listen carefully and I try to understand them. Rude people are usually unhappy about
something. That is why. >> That is a very mature and thoughtful way to think about it. Well said, Emily.
>> I learned that from my own experience. It is really truly true. >> What does the word professional mean to
you personally? Professional means I do my work with respect
for everyone here. For the people I work with core and also for myself both matter.
Well said. And how do you manage your time? Emily, tell us. I make a list every morning. my most important tasks
like this. Being punctual is very important to me. I always plan ahead.
>> Punctual. Can you explain that word for us, please, Emily?
>> Punctual means you arrive on time. Always on time. Every time. Almost always. Today was a small
exception. Just today. I think we have heard enough today. >> I agree.
>> I agree. I fully agree. >> Emily, do you have any questions for us today?
>> I think we have heard enough today. Yeah. I agree. I fully agree.
>> Yes. What does a normal working day look like here? Tell me. You arrive, meet your team, plan your
work together, >> every day. >> And do the team members help each other
here? Is that true here? >> That is our most important value here.
Yes, without any question. >> That is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you. Really, thank you.
Do you have any more questions for us today, Emily? Just one more. How do you define a good
teammate here? Someone honest and helpful and calm when things get hard.
>> I try to be all three of those things. I really truly try. >> Thank you, Emily. We will be in touch
with you very soon. Yes, >> thank you all. This was the most unusual interview of my life,
but I am so glad I came today. >> I really am. >> I really am. Thank you all so much.
I cannot believe what just happened today. I just cannot believe it.
I got into a stranger's car, his car, the interviewer's actual car, and then I complained
about my old boss to his face. his face to the man who is my new boss. Wow. Only me.
Only me. This could only happen to me. Lily, perfect timing. I needed you. Lily, you will
not believe my morning today. Not at all. I got into the wrong car this morning,
Lily. The interviewer's car. And then I called his old boss, D. No, wait, D. My old boss, D. Terrible.
Terrible. I called him terrible to his face. His actual real face. And then we got stuck in the elevator
together. Together, Lily. And he asked me all his interview questions in the elevator.
There. I think y'all go. I actually think it went well. Maybe. Maybe. You know, today was the most unusual
day. Today was the most unusual day of my life. Really?
Tell me all the words you learned today, Emily. Okay. Okay. First word, interview.
I had one today. A real one. Interview. That is a meeting where you try to get a new job. See? Got it. Interview.
Next word, please, Emily. Rush. I was in a very big rush this morning. Like this. This hund. Fast.
Rush means I need to go very, very fast. Like this. Ben. Whoosh. Rush.
Got it, Emily. Next one, please. Terrible. My old boss was terrible.
every single day. Terrible. Terrible means really, really, really bad. Very bad. Like this. Terrible. Noted.
Red flash for very bad. Rude. Rude means not polite, not kind, not nice, not at all. My old boss was
rude, but Mr. Henderson is not rude. Not at all. >> Yeah,
>> my old boss was rude. >> But Mr. Henderson is not rude. Not at all.
Rude bad. The opposite of kind and nice. Got it. I understand. Professional. looking ready and serious for work
like this. See, professional. And you look very professional right now, Emily.
Thank you, buttons. Next word. Punctual. Punctual means arriving on time. On time.
Very important. Always punctual. But Emily, today you were not punctual today. Huh?
I know I was in the wrong car, buttons. I know. Next. Embarrassed. I was es so embarrassed today. So very
much. Embarrassed means you feel very ashamed inside.
Very ashamed. embarrassed. I saw
your face turned very red earlier and stuck. The elevator was stuck today. Stuck like this. See,
stuck means something is not able to move at all. Not at all. Stuck like my
wheels. Sometimes they get stuck. I know. stuck. Haha. Ha. And calm. Mr. Henderson needed
to stay very calm. Like this. Calm means peaceful and not afraid, not
scared. Breathe all like this. Calm. And you helped Mr. Henderson be calm. And the last word, porus, honesty.
Being honest is so so important. Honesty means always telling the truth. Always
tell the truth. Honesty. And Emily was es so honest today. She really was. Yes.
So today I learned not every black car is an Uber. Not everyone.
And honesty and being calm are always better than just rushing. If you like today's story, please
subscribe. See you next time. >> Goodbye. >> My dad promised he would be here today.
>> Just get to the ball. Dad is watching. He is watching right now. >> Row three, seat five.
>> Why is it empty? Shoot right now. >> Yeah. Okay.
Dad, I scored. YOU DIDN'T see it, Dad. Today is the game. 3:00. You remember, right?
>> Row three, seat five. I wrote it down. I will be there at 3:00.
>> You promise. Say you promise, Dad. >> I promise. Row three,
>> seat five, go. You will be late for school. I will see you at 3.
>> Have a good game, Peter. >> Hello. >> Yes. What happened? How bad is it? I am
on my way. >> Emily, tell Peter I will be a little late. Tell
him I am coming. >> Peter, dad called. He might be a little late, but he is coming. He will come. He
will be there. Row three, seek five. By the time I score, he will be there. Halftime. You're still not here.
Come on, move. Please move. I have to get there. Come on, P. Peter, you won and you scored. I saw the
scoreboard. You scored. >> Let's go home. >> Peter,
I know you are upset. Can we talk just for one minute?
I am not upset, Dad. >> Not now, David. Nobody spoke.
Not one word for 20 minutes. Peter,
can I come in? I have something to show you. >> It is open.
>> Mrs. Kim filmed your goal. She sent it to me. Can I show you? >> Fine.
Huh? >> It is not the same, Dad. >> I know.
>> You said seat five, row three. You said you wrote it down. >> Yes, I wrote it down.
And I still missed it. That is on me, Peter. My colleague had a heart attack. He had
nobody else there, so I stayed. >> Is he okay now?
>> Yes, he is okay. >> Okay. >> I looked for you three times
before I scored. I looked and you were not there. >> I know.
And I am sorry I was not there to see it. >> Will you miss the next one too?
>> I cannot promise that but I will always try. >> Okay.
>> Okay. >> I believe you are sorry. That is enough for tonight. Thank you,
Peter. >> There. Done. Now I will not forget. >> What is this?
>> So I do not miss things. >> Dad put my schedule on the fridge. He did this morning.
Row two this time. Even closer. Better view. >> Dad, you came to training. I was free. I
wanted to see. >> Show me again. How did you see the gap? Walk me through it.
>> The defender moved left. So, I went right like this. Yay. And then I just hit it. And you knew it would go in.
>> I just felt it, you know. Dad, were you watching
every second? Good. Dad,
the next game is in two weeks. >> Seat five, row three.
>> Do not write it down this time. Just remember it. >> I will remember.
I will never forget. >> Two weeks. Okay.
Two weeks. There. Row three. Seat five. There he is. Come on, Peter. Come on.
>> He is there. >> Okay, let us go. Go on, Peter.
Show them. He came. He is right there. Okay,
I have got this. Dad, I am going to score. Watch. >> Dad,
did you see? >> I saw. I saw every second. >> He's set.
>> Let's go, Peter. You got this. Ready, set. Yes, that's it. That's it.
Go. Yes, he got it. GO,
GO, GO, GO. YES, WE WON. >> YES. OH MY GOSH. WE WON. We won. >> We won. They did it.
>> Way to go, Pete. >> Thanks, Dad. Hey, we did it, Dad.
>> I'm so proud of you. I'm proud of you. >> Thanks for the drinks, David.
>> It'll be better next time, honey. >> Here you go. Thanks. >> It smells good.
>> It smells good. >> Dad, next time can we get there early? >> Row three, seat five. Early.
I will be there. I will be there early. You did great today, Peter.
>> So proud of you, sweetheart. >> Thanks, Mom and Dad. >> It's raining so hard.
I can hear it from my bed.
Families can support children by offering empathetic listening, encouraging open expression of feelings, and collaborating to find positive solutions together. Involving children in recreating or repairing the setback, as Anna's family did with her painting, fosters teamwork and emotional resilience.
Techniques like controlled breathing exercises, maintaining honest yet composed communication, and focusing on aspects within personal control can effectively reduce anxiety. Emily's experience shows that calming oneself and others through breathing and honest dialogue can improve confidence and professionalism.
Honesty builds trust and demonstrates integrity, which can leave a positive impression despite errors. Emily’s candid responses and calm demeanor under stress highlighted her professionalism and ability to handle challenges gracefully, proving that transparency can outweigh initial missteps.
Peter's story illustrates that while work emergencies can disrupt planned family support, consistent communication and making efforts to attend future events help maintain strong family bonds. It emphasizes valuing presence over perfection and understanding the sacrifices parents make.
Recognizing personal growth, emotional expression, and perseverance encourages motivation and self-esteem, regardless of winning or losing. Anna’s recognition for emotional expression despite not winning the contest highlights the importance of valuing process and resilience alongside results.
Collaborative problem-solving fosters a sense of unity and shared purpose, helping family members feel supported and valued. Anna’s family working together to recreate her painting exemplifies how teamwork during difficult times can build stronger emotional connections and resilience.
Families can prioritize open dialogue, active listening, expressing appreciation, and setting realistic expectations. Peter’s situation shows that explaining circumstances and reaffirming commitment help manage feelings and reinforce understanding amid unavoidable disruptions.
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