A Check Out Lane Redirect

--by 4everblooming, posted Nov 25, 2014

Today at the store, I put my purchases on the counter to check out. As the clerk began ringing it all up, I noticed the guy behind me had one single item.

His legs were shifting back and forth, his fingers tapping, and mouth pressed. He looked annoyed.

At the end of my check out, I turned to him and offered, "I'm sorry, I did not notice you had only one item. You could have gone first."

His face softened.

His lips curved into a smile, and he replied, "Oh, that's okay."

I had goofed up by not seeing him, which rippled into some anger and impatience on his end. But an apology soothed both of our feelings, and paved the way for a more positive day.

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Posted by 4everblooming
Nov 25, 2014
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Readers Comments

Rajni wrote: You did a very good job. Most people do not speak up and just assume . Assumption is mostly negative. Thanks for showing us positive way.

wavingatyou wrote: Very well done :)

sandyremillard wrote: Very nice you apologized even though it was an oversight! Thank you for being so nice.

mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for sensitivity for person in line behind you :))).

Mish wrote: You didn't goof, you just didn't notice until the checker was already ringing you up... & then, you did good by saying what you said. Hugs.

debbe530 wrote: What Mish said.,..

jomartin87112 wrote: ditto what Mish said!

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