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Go and "Greet the VIP," my boss said. My palms were clammy, and my mind was racing through a list of pleasant phrases, similar to how a student does before an exam.
The room appeared to glow even brighter as the VIP arrived, their presence exuding confidence and warmth. People shifted, straightened, and smiled wider, as if gravity had tilted toward this one person.
I stepped forward, compelled my voice to be calm. "Welcome, sir, it is an honor to have you here. " The encounter was sealed with a strong handshake.
He only nodded, with a grin, and this made the me feel disappointed. The mood shifted to calm acceptance that occasionally welcoming a VIP is not about grandeur, but rather about respect, sincerity, and the acknowledgment that they are human as well.