Smile!

Look, I know it sounds cheesy, but the more we smile, say "hello", hold the door open for someone, or offer to help, the better off things are going to be. I try to do these things when I can and find that it often makes a difference. Just seeing another person smile can make the day that much better. This is particularly true with students and perhaps especially so in middle school. Give it a try sometime.

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