At nine o'clock in the morning, the office building elevator is packed with commuters rushing to avoid being late. Even so, you can easily spot the interns in the crowd—no matter how they dress, they always look youthful, with glasses perched on their noses and bright eyes, unlike the expressionless faces of other office workers. Interns are mostly happy, yet also anxious.Happy, perhaps because they've become fresh faces in the workplace. Even if they don't earn much, at least they can sketch their future careers with reality rather than imagination. Nervous, because they're anxious about making mistakes, being ridiculed, or performing poorly and losing their chance at employment. The more nervous they are, the more likely they are to slip up.Chatting with friends, someone shared a hilarious story about an intern: A young man interning at a media outlet accompanied a senior reporter to interview a famous TV host—a highly talented, dashing figure who was something of a niche idol.As they approached the interviewee, the intern was so excited he became flustered. The host stepped forward with a smile, extending his right hand to shake first with the senior reporter, then with the intern. In that split second, the intern, completely smitten, leaned in and kissed the hand—performing the classic British royal hand-kissing gesture! The host's face froze in surprise, and everyone present instantly turned to stone.At this point, everyone was doubled over laughing. Some remarked, "Two grown men performing a hand-kissing ritual? How bizarre!"Another remarked, "It's a miracle that host didn't faint on the spot." As for the intern's fate afterward, no one seemed to care. It's understood that the student had been working diligently and performing commendably. Such a blunder likely stemmed from ignorance of social etiquette, coupled with being overwhelmed by the honor of a prominent figure extending his hand, prompting an excessive gesture of gratitude.In truth, seasoned professionals tend to be forgiving toward interns. "Kids these days... they don't know the ropes. You have to teach them step by step, or they'll cause trouble." Few office "bullies" harshly berate interns nowadays; most patiently offer guidance.Take my younger sister, for instance. During her internship at a company, she rode in a taxi with her manager to visit a client. Upon arrival, she jumped out first and stood stiffly by the roadside. After the manager paid and got out, he remarked, "You lack awareness—not suited for sales. Next time you ride with a client, remember to open the door for them when exiting. Got it?" My sister froze on the spot. Later, she confided in me:I never imagined a woman would have to open the door for a grown man!" I explained that the workplace doesn't distinguish by gender, only by hierarchy. The manager was right—she needed to pay attention to these details and ask questions when unsure. My sister protested, "But my coworkers are so busy. If I ask too many questions, they'll think I'm annoying." In truth, being seen as annoying is far better than being completely ignored.In the workplace, presence matters. What makes you stand out isn't how many big things you've done, but how important others perceive you to be. As an intern—a seemingly insignificant role—you can only become important through small details like being sharp, eager to learn, and asking questions. For instance, be punctual, think things through thoroughly, be polite to bosses and colleagues, and ask for help when you don't understand. Also, never be a gossip.A TV station hired a female intern who made a point of striking up conversations with the producer every day, even when she had nothing to say. She was also quite friendly with other colleagues. Everyone thought she was a bit too eager, but didn't think much of it. One day, she suddenly sighed deeply: "My dad told me to aim to say at least one word to the producer every day. That's how you build rapport."Do you think that makes sense?" Everyone burst into silent laughter. If you want to cozy up to the producer, go ahead—why point out the real reason? Now, not only were her previous efforts wasted, but she also earned a bad reputation—"That girl is so clueless!" So, interns, speak less, work more, avoid blunders, think more—heh, you'll become more indispensable.