For more than twenty-five years, Coach John's life has evolved around helping people, young and old, in finding their ways through life. He designed modules and trained speakers. He travelled extensively giving talks, seminars, retreats and personal life coaching. This blog speaks his mind, a product of his love for life.

Dirty Lesson

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During my UST days, I once visited my classmate in his dormitory room. We exchanged good conversations and ate some junk foods. After a while, I asked for water. He pointed me to his Coleman water cooler jug and told me to wait for a while because he was going to get a glass for me.

I noticed there was a plastic cup on his study table. Before he could stand up I asked him if that cup was clean, 'yes, of course,' he replied, 'but I'll go and get you a glass.' Wanting to be nice, I told him not to bother anymore and I can use that cup. He insisted that since I was his visitor I deserved a glass. 'No, I'm not that special,' I joked. And then I grabbed the plastic cup, headed to the jug, took some water and drank. I took three cups of water.

After a week, the night before our final exam, I went back to his room to borrow a note. While he was searching for his notes, I noticed the plastic cup again. It has something in it: his denture.

Moral of the story? Always listen to your host.



photo: chasingfun's @ flickr

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