善的距離 – 在發生前，舉手之勞 Good Distance - A Simple Act Before It Happens

【Abstract】

善的距離 – 在發生前，舉手之勞" 這篇文章探討了積極善良的概念，通過在五星級酒店的一次真實經歷來呈現。作者描述了一個水果掉落的事件，它本可以造成傷害，但由於及時告知服務人員而得到了迅速處理。這個敘述強調了採取積極行動來預防潛在事故並在日常生活中促進安全的重要性。摘要突出了簡單善行的重要性，並強調了它們可能產生有意義的影響。

Good Distance - A Simple Act Before It Happens" explores the concept of proactive kindness through a real-life experience at a five-star hotel. The author recounts an incident where a fallen piece of fruit could have caused harm but was swiftly addressed by alerting the staff. The narrative underscores the significance of taking proactive actions to prevent potential accidents and promote safety in daily life. The abstract highlights the importance of simple acts of kindness and emphasizes their potential to make a meaningful difference.

三月二十日，與澳洲學生Q一起在五星酒店享用吃到飽晚餐。

看到一群年長者在水果甜點區域取用，一塊紅龍果滑落在地板。

跟Q談到，即是是一片小水果，都可能在「錯的地方」形成傷害。

跟服務人員打了招呼，說明地上有塊水果，服務人員專業地從口袋取出紙巾，包裹起那片紅龍果，確認包裹妥善，迅速放進口袋。過程中不過是幾米秒的時間。卻預防了可能有長者在水果區「眼睛盯著水果」而不小心踩了，滑倒。

跟Q討論，其實我們可以不用等服務人員過來，下次也可以於看到可能滑倒之物時：

1. 以衛生紙一張或是多張(如果物品濕黏)包裹
2. 如果物品無法完全包裹
3. 將衛生紙或是紙巾攤開
4. 包裹好後
5. 丟棄到垃圾桶

或是跟服務人員說一聲，立即處理。

旁觀者清。旁觀者可以清楚看到當事人未曾留意的視覺死角。

美食在前，盯著食物看是再自然不過的事。

生活上，有很多事情，我們的一句話，一個動作，都可以傳達善。

讓善活出該有的溫度與模樣。

讓人可以感受到。

善，在舉手之間、於生活點滴。

不需要計畫行善，而是可以像是呼吸一樣，隨時行善。

Good Distance - A Simple Act Before It Happens

On March 20th, I had a buffet dinner at a five-star hotel with my Australian friend Q. While we were enjoying our meal, we noticed a group of elderly people at the fruit dessert section, and a piece of red dragon fruit fell to the floor. I mentioned to Q that even a small fruit like that could cause harm if it's in the "wrong place."

I alerted the staff about the fallen fruit, and he promptly took out a tissue from their pocket, wrapped the red dragon fruit in it, made sure it was securely wrapped, and swiftly disposed of it. This whole process took just a few seconds but prevented any potential accidents from occurring if an elderly person had stepped on the fruit and slipped while their eyes were fixed on the fruits.

Q and I discussed how we could take similar proactive actions in the future without waiting for the staff:

1. Use a tissue (or multiple tissues if the item is wet or sticky) to wrap the fallen object.
2. If wrapping completely isn't possible,
3. Lay out a tissue or paper towel,
4. Wrap the object in it,
5. Dispose of it in the trash or inform the staff for immediate disposal.

Observers have a clear view. They can see visual blind spots that the parties involved may have missed. It's natural to focus on food when it's right in front of us.

In life, there are many situations where a simple word or action can convey goodness. Letting kindness radiate with its appropriate warmth and appearance so others can feel it.

Kindness can happen in the blink of an eye, in the smallest acts of daily life. It doesn't always need planning; it can be as effortless as breathing, ready to be extended at any moment.