Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A sudden change of heart


--by arunms2013, posted Feb 19, 2016
I was at a stand-and-eat restaurant. When I approached the bill counter, there were a few folks already waiting. The guy behind the counter was busy on the phone. It is a shop where no one follows a queue. People just swarm the counter and whoever can get the attention of the counter guy gets his bill serviced first.

Before the counter guy hung up, a few more customers joined. He started servicing the orders one by one. He looked at me to serve next, as I was leaning over the table with my hands stretching up to him. At the last moment, I withdrew my hand and told him to serve the gentle man who came before me.

The waiting man was pleasantly surprised and said a very warm thank you. It felt good :)  
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Readers Comments

Ravanasura wrote: Hmm thats nice but it would be better if all followed the que! Hope you help them follow the same
mindyjourney wrote: to gift your space as next to another is indeed worthy of a gentle thank you...thank you, my friend :).
horsegirl21 wrote: nice of you
splain wrote: Very kind of you to let him go first
denysewade wrote: Courtesy and kindness. What a wonderful way to live your life.
heartofflesh wrote: nice gesture !
alisamom wrote: That was very kind of you!
savraj wrote: Very nice of you!
Rippleffect wrote: Such a simple and heart felt act of kindness. Thank you XO
Brindlegirl wrote: It always feels good to do the right thing ♡

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