Did you ever see the Steve Martin movie My Blue Heaven? It was never in danger of winning an Oscar, but I thought it was pretty funny. It's about a mob-guy-turned-informant who is placed in the Witness Relocation Program and moved from New York City out to the suburbs in California. Only he never fit in there. In the smaller town he was relocated to, his "big city" ways stood out like a sore thumb.In several scenes in the movie, Martin’s character (Vinnie) keeps over-tipping the staff wherever he happens to go. When questioned about it more than once, he finally says, "It's not tipping I believe in. It's over-tipping." Then he talks about how people remember you, and whenever you go back to where you over-tipped, you receive better service.
Okay. In this very random and weird reference, there is a gem to be found--People remember generosity. It is out of the norm. Be generous. Be out of the norm.
- Sheree Yasko Hill
