Mom being all Artsy...
I was more than acccommodating, since I could see where our walk was taking us - to the
Fed-Ex on 11th, and where I would be almost ensured a treat or two. Mom uses Fed-Ex a lot and I encourage her, as they are really nice there. I think it is important for stores and restaurants to have excellent service and that includes human relations. (although I would change the name to something more inclusive of those not listed as 'human').
When I go somewhere and am greeted with a big Hello and a smile, I feel good. I then want to be there and if I'm there, I may see something I want mom to buy for me. At the very least, I spend some time interacting with someone new, and like paying it forward, the smile I got gets passed on to the next person. Personally, I like to give a smile, a tail wag, a kiss - but that's not for everyone! Maybe one day...