Chocolate, The Universal Thank You

--by gardengal10, posted Feb 9, 2025

One evening last week as I was driving home, the "dreaded" Tire Pressure Maintenance System light appeared. It usually means one of two things: low tire pressure or one of the tire sensors has gone bad. The outdoor temperature was below freezing, so I hoped it was simply tire pressure. The next morning I drove to the tire shop when it opened. As they were working on other cars that had appointments, my car went to the bottom of the list. I decided to get my steps in and I walked home. As it turned out, it really was a tire sensor that had gone bad. When I walked back after the work was completed, I stopped at a store to purchase 2 large bags of Ghirardelli chocolates. One for the automotive staff as this is not the first time that I've come without an appointment . They are so accommodating! The other bag was for the library staff, my next stop. I generally know what book titles I want to read. I go on-line and reserve the book(s) instead of perusing the stacks. I wait for notification and then go to pick up my books. While I do thank the staff, every once in awhile a chocolate treat is in order and this was one of those times. It's a win-win for all.

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Posted by gardengal10
Feb 9, 2025
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Mish wrote: Kind & thoughtful. Sweet kindness ❤️

pluto178 wrote: You are a highly organised peron and a generous one x

janfour wrote: So thoughtful! As a librarian, I can tell you that we appreciate a gift of chocolate from a satisfied customer. I am happy you can order books you like and the system gets them to you right away💚

Rajni wrote: Chocolates, not only melt in our mouth but it melts the heart of the receiver as well. Thanks for inspiring us to use chocolate as a lovely weapon to win.

DANCE wrote: Kind treats, thank you

lt33 wrote: Yes chocolate is a wonderful way to thank the workers 🙂 I had a cashier ringing up my items right before Christmas and I can tell she has been having a bad day when I walked in manager was yelling on the walkie huge lines well when I asked her to ring up my ghirardelli candy bar I said thank you this is for you she looked at me oh wow thank you this is my favorite candy too 🤗 😁 so I tried to turn around a rough day to a better one working in retail can be tough during the holidays

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