I had a sad experience today...I was feeling a little down today and so I decided to indulge in one of my vises...BASKIN ROBBINS...I was waiting to pay for my milk shake when the guy ahead of me was trying to write a check for his 2 scoops when the manager told him they didnt take checks. He said he didnt have any money on him because he had lost his wallet. I jumped in and offered to pay the few dollars...he was sooo embarrassed...he said "oh no I dont feel alright with this"...I said "oh, come on just let me do something nice for someone today. He asked if he could have my name and I said no really it was no nig deal. He was still uncomfortable. I touched his sleeve and said just do something nice for someone tomorrow. He thanked me and walked away with his head down after paying me a nice compliment. The girls behind the counter acted so surprised and almost wouldnt take my money and went on and on about how nice that was. I then felt embarrassed...it wasnt a big deal...it was only a few dollars...it was only ice cream.Now you ask why am I sad?
Sad because he seemed so embarrassed...sad because he was uncomfortable taking a little help... sad because he was so surprised and even more sad that the girls behind the counter acted like they had never seen someone do something like that...it made me sad. Are there not enough acts of service done in the world today? Are we not taking care of each other? Are there too many mean things done and said that when we try to do something nice people have no idea how to react? I dont know...I do know people help people all the time. Maybe he had never been helped. Tears welled up in my eyes as I left. I pledge to do more little random acts of service.
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Last year I was getting my nails done and this nice man asked how much getting a fill costs. I told him and he asked if he could pay for it. He said he had asked his sister what she wanted for her birthday and she said to do something nice for someone else. It's been close to a year and I still smile when I think of that day. I guess he made my year! There are nice people out there. Good job Toni!
Good for you! I remember once I was working at a restaurant and my period started. I don't mean to be so blunt...but it just lets you know I was in a desperate situation. I told a customer, who frequented the restaurant of my problem. She left and came back with a bottle of ibuprofen and a few "supplies." She handed them to me and said don't pay it back, pay it forward. Seriously, I was shocked because normally people don't do things like that! Kudos for you though, because you are awesome and I am not the least bit surprised you did that. If fits your character to be so sharing!
What a wonderful example. Don't be sad. Everyone in the store learned a lesson that day; the young man, the girls and even you. Let's all keep serving.
Thanks so much for this message - it made my day :)
Just wondering if everything is good for tonights SUNS game. Let me know what to put the tickets under at will call if you haven't picked them up already.
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