Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Serving Up Smiles at Baskin Robbins


--by MINtyfresh353, posted Oct 17, 2008

I'm just a senior in high school who works for minimum wage at a local Baskin Robbins. In and outside of work, I always wear a smile and try to influence my amiable attitude towards others.

But lately, I've been inspired by the stories here to reach out in kindness in other ways beyond just acting friendly.  So, today, when I went to work, I decided I would take my first big step and truly help a complete stranger.

Two young girls came into the store and looked around. I offered them my usual "Welcome to Baskin Robbins!" greeting.  It was a couple of minutes later when one of them finally decided upon a flavor, chocolate chip. So then, I made a big scoop and put it upon a cone and handed it to her. Interestingly, though, the other girl didn't get anything even though I could tell she was eyeballing the variety of creams. 

So, I rung up the sale, and it was at this time that the other girl, who apparently was the younger sister, cried out, "I wish I could have something." I knew when I heard this comment that it was my opportunity to impart a little something to her. So, I told her that I would pay for her scoop. She was in utter disbelief at my words. I asked her what flavor she wanted - cookies and cream - and handed her the treat. I then took out the $3 for it and placed it in the register without the employee discount.

She appeared so grateful and her older sister was still taken aback. It was truly wonderful to help this girl and make her feel special for a moment. It was funny, though, how my co-workers looked at me like I was crazy.  But, I didn't care that I spent a little, because the feeling I received from my action was worth a million bucks.

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Readers Comments

latesha wrote: You are a lil hero. Good that you followed your heart and did it. God bless you.
Donut :D wrote: Cool i really liked wat u did, but too bad as the years pass by, less and less people could do what u did. Wish the world was a nicer place.
KindFool wrote: Kudos and 2 thumbs up!
GreenGal wrote: Aww. That's so sweet! That little girl will definitely remember you for a long time!
Dazzle wrote: What a great action to take! You really made that girls day and you also showed the sister that she needed to think of others as well. What a special thing to do.
gianjot wrote: Wow, that was beautiful - you are a lovely soul.
cookie wrote: That was a totally unexpected gift on the young girl part. A wonderful gesture im sure she will remember and pass on for the feeling she received from this simple act will stay with her for ever and she will wont to duplicate. (the ripple effect)good on you!
lovebug wrote: You might be young honey, but you are playing in the major league. Two thumbs up for you.
cabbage wrote: Awwwww. You are so sweet, and i love that you followed your heart. :-)
Lizard10 wrote: Good job! I am very proud of you! That was very very kind of you to give such a small treat to that girl. I am sure that it was not such a small thing to her and she will remember that for a long time to come! :)

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