Stories of Kindness from Around the World

"You can go before me if you'd like?"


--by brindlegirl, posted Nov 6, 2018
"You can go before me if you'd like?"

I said to the lady waiting behind me in line at the checkout as I was unloading our weeks worth of groceries. She only had a few things.

I do this every time I shop yet it still surprises how often the recipient is shocked, surprised and then filled with so much gratitude.

It's such a simple gesture and kindness and one I appreciate so much myself when in line with only a few items and the person in front of me offers me their places.

So it's always especially wonderful to return the favour 💕.

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Readers Comments

AndiCas wrote: Absolutely such an easy kindness to offer, and always appreciated. And I figure that as I'm already going to there for ages with my huge pile of shopping, a few extra minutes will make absolutely no difference to me!
Horse-friend wrote: Thanks, i Love your attitude. Honestly i am sometimes anoyed by people almost demanding to pass me. It made me forget, how it can be done with kindness.
I always remember Maria Theresa saying about people who wanted her look a certain way for a simple Pic: 'there are many forms of poverty.' it is always my choice to meet with compassion. Thanks for making me aware. Love the Pic!
lt33 wrote: Yes so true I've done that a lot too especially when I have a huge order and see a couple people in line have a few groceries too omg the hamster pic hilarious thanks I needed this laugh 😉
mish wrote: It's one of my fave RAKS too :))
kjoyw wrote: Do this often also and you are so right. They do seem really taken aback like possibly they have not ever been shown that courtesy. Makes me think Imshould do it even more often!
leoladyc728 wrote: and so easy to do
mindyjourney wrote: A common courtesy that means so much! Funny, thought you were bigger than that! :)))))
autumnsky38 wrote: ❤️❤️❤️

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