Who will patronize you?

My parents had a very important function to attend and my Mum wanted to get something new and glamorous to wear, so I referred her to someone and there the nightmare began 

Undersized clothes

Oversized clothes

Unflattering materials and styles

It went from one thing to the other

This function was quite important so we couldn't settle for the regular 

On and on it dragged until a day to the event

Meanwhile he kept assuring us he had what she needed

Next he said he was expecting a supply to restock and we hoped again 

A day to the event Mum went and sourced for what she'd wear from another vendor

This months marks six months since the payment for that transaction 

No dress, no refund, no apology

We'd have witnessed or heard similar stories around with vendors, photographers, caterers, business persons, tailors, debtors....

Today I'd like to draw our attention to integrity 

In whatever you do, be a person of your word

Your business, place of work, in any dealings you have with others, let people be able to hold you to your word. Be accountable and trustworthy cos doing otherwise might cost you so much more than that quick profit or whatever gain you think you might make

You can't be lacking in these things and expect to thrive cos sooner or later it catches up

As you go about your dealings, let your word be your bond

Whenever or wherever you can't meet up to expectations, conditions or deadlines be honest and upfront enough to say so