Yesterday I was in line at a coffee shop when a woman who was coming in to warm up and buy a coffee entered. She was upset but struggling with English.
I decided to get her a coffee and sit with her to understand what was happening with her. She was upset about the rock salt that was poured everywhere on the roads and sidewalks. She thought it was so much salt and that she worried greatly for the animals and the environment.
We discussed the balance of trying to keep people from slipping on the icy roads and walks and at last decided to approach the store manager and ask her why so much salt was used, and to see if something more environmentally suitable could be used instead.
The manager was so receptive and open. She said she would discuss this with the company that owns the chain. Together we came up with the idea that it could be a selling point with customers to place a sign saying they were taking steps to protect from falls AND do the least harm to the environment and animals. We all felt much better. I went back to work and my new friend walked home feeling she had accomplished the beginning of something good.
I decided to get her a coffee and sit with her to understand what was happening with her. She was upset about the rock salt that was poured everywhere on the roads and sidewalks. She thought it was so much salt and that she worried greatly for the animals and the environment.
We discussed the balance of trying to keep people from slipping on the icy roads and walks and at last decided to approach the store manager and ask her why so much salt was used, and to see if something more environmentally suitable could be used instead.
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- Posted by carolecrotty
- Jul 19, 2018
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Readers Comments
lindariebel wrote: And so the circle of compassion widens.
carolecrotty wrote: thank you for your generous words of support ...they make my heart smile with gratitude.
melnotes wrote: Thank you :)
fairykats wrote: Oh your story just made my morning!
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for taking the time to really listen to woman and her concerns and then approaching management <3. That, my friend, is how you change the world, one kind act at a time :)). Blessings.
Gr8fulness wrote: What a loving thing to do, with such ripples of goodness coming from it! Thank you for your compassion and your example!
MadAbbott wrote: Lovely :-)
mish wrote: We use "Safe Paws", it is animal friendly & does a great job on melting ice/snow. But it is costly.
ellie123 wrote: What a wonderful story of connecting, communicating and cooperation!
anbu wrote: That's surely taking Kindness to an extra mile :-) You have done great my friend :-)
