Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Double Double Kindness


--by Shannanigans, posted Sep 10, 2007

I was in the drive-thru at Tim Hortons by my house and had just ordered a coffee and croissant. I waited to get to the window and they handed me my order and said it had been paid for already. I curiously asked, "Who paid for it?"  And the girl said, "The woman ahead of you.  She does it all the time for people.  And all she asks me to tell you is 'pay it forward.'"

This made my entire day, and I made sure to tell everyone at work about it!

The next time I was in the same drive through, I paid for the person behind me. The best part about the whole thing was that I could spend the rest of the day imagining how that person felt. I know how good it made me feel, and it stuck with me.

You never know how someones day is going, and a small act like paying for a persons coffee can turn their entire day around.

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Readers Comments

AURELIA wrote: I'm so glad you've been inspired by a random act of kindness. Smiling is contagious...keep up the good work of helping us make them appear on faces all over the world! :) ~Aurelia
Hapbee wrote: How nice that you got to enjoy the benefit of a random act of kindness and to be reminded, personally, of what a positive difference they can make! I'm going to try to remember to do that at the drive-in the next time. Thanks!
bibirose wrote: Well you did say that believe in what one sows one reaps!
justoneheart wrote: I've been the reciever and the giver of this random act and it is great on both sides! A wonderful surprise that reminds us of the love that is all around!
fatma wrote: That was nice of you :)

I love the random acts of kindness!
speedi wrote: What a wonderful feeling to have and to share with others..Bless you
koolmom64 wrote: That's the best idea ever! I've helped people who are short on change in the checkout line, but often wonder if I left them feeling "conspicuous"
The drive thru idea is cool in that it is much more anonymous!!! Thanks
lovebug wrote: I could swear that I have read your story and commented on it. But I did not see my name lised above, so I will answer again. I do believe in paying it forward, with practice I might get better.
upwiththesun wrote: I like to pay for the people behind me in the turnpike line too!
Sunilk wrote: very nice story

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