A Litte Extra Gratitude at Dairy Queen

--by brighteyes, posted Jan 18, 2011

As I was standing in line for my secret weekend indulgence, a medium dairy queen cone. I watched the two teens behind the counter working frantically to get through the long line of hungry customers.

Usually there are one or two customers but today, to my surprise, there were more than ten. So many, in fact, that I wondered if it was worth the wait.

There was a tip jar in the middle of the counter and though most orders were for three or more concoctions no one was leaving a tip.

The order before mine was a big one! Eight "Blizzards," all sizes, flavors, etc, to go. The gal worked efficiently, cheerfully filling the orders and delivering them with a smile and a "Have a nice day!"

Then came my tiny order. "I would like a medium cone."

The gal smiled and said, "Is that all?"

"Yep", was my reply.

I had handed her a twenty dollar note and once the order was filled and I had the cone (which, by the way, looking larger than the medium I ordered) in my hand I dropped the dollars bills and change into the tip jar. I told her and her co-worker, "You guys are working so hard and are still so cheerful. Thank you! And you too have a great day too!"

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Posted by brighteyes
Jan 18, 2011
Comments (21)

Readers Comments

sabrina wrote: They are on their toes most of the time but yet they smile. You made her day with your appreciation. Another place like this is McDonald's. Smilesss, Sabrina

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Good for you bright eyes for always finding ways to spread kindness and brightening someone else's day! :)
MSS

iferlamb wrote: How very nice of you! Way to spread the smiles!
smiles....

Aurelia wrote: Perfect! Thanks for taking time to see what was happening and for be so very generous to those girls. I'm sure it meant a lot to them and they will never forget it. They'll be giving tips of appreciation for all their years now! :)
The Ripples will continue. :0) ~Aurelia

heartofflesh wrote: You took care to observe the heardworking staffs and try to cheer them up. Fantastic !

lmil1954 wrote: You did so good!!! You tipped them for your order AND several prior! Blessings are yours!

ollie wrote: You are a generous soul , what a lovely person. Thanks for the story , love , peace and joy.

Charlie wrote: What a generous and kind thing to do and a wonderful reinforcement for keeping them smiling and helpful!

pauliej wrote:

Bless you, brighteyes!

These kids have a difficult and tiring job-often thanklesss, i'm sure. Letting them know that they are appreciated, and making them smile kept them going that day, i'm sure. :-)

Michele wrote: I think it is great that you have acknowledged someones work and cheerfulness. I think everyone needs this. Good going!

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