Stories of Kindness from Around the World

The Gift of a Hot Coffee


--by twilightgecko, posted Oct 5, 2008

I work in a place were small random acts of kindness seem to be easily found, if one is looking.  In a place where "regulars" are the norm, a new face came in. He fixed himself a coffee and picked up a few small grocery items.  When he came to checkout, he handed me a food stamp card.  I don't understand the logic behind it, but hot foods can't go on the card.   I lowered my voice as I told him the coffee couldn't be paid for with his card, hoping he would have a small amount of cash to cover the coffee.   But he responded, "I didn't know.  I don't have any money and I've already made the coffee, so would you throw it away for me?"   I pulled a dollar out of my pocket discreetly and told him I had it covered.  The only person that overheard us was the next person in line, who seemed strangely put off and said in a loud voice "you can't be from around here." 

 I found it sad that being kind, can sometimes set one apart.

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Readers Comments

PayingForward wrote: Awww ... that is sad. But keep up the good work. Kindness is always the right choice. :)
wayfarer wrote: What a shame the guy in line seemd to equate being local with being unkind. If I thought that I'd keep quiet about it. His attitude, twilightgecko is the darkness and you are a light. Keep shining!
makesomeonesmile wrote: It is sad but there is hope with people like you in the world. Keep it up!
JuneBug wrote: I am sure if the same thing happened to the customer he'd be more understanding..You did good....:}
brighteyes wrote: thank you for your discretion and compassion for that gentleman...you warmed his physically with the gift of the coffee but emotionally and spiritually with your kindnesses! ;)
lmil1954 wrote: You did really good! God bless you...He knows what you did and guess what...he knows what the next guy in line is like too...(lol) Love ya! Linda:)
AURELIA wrote: Twighlight---That was so kind of you to do. Don't let some old Grump make you stop!!!! Be the one who starts the ripple and watch your kindness effect grow. ~Aurelia
gianjot wrote: That was wonderful - you are the one to make the change in your area - keep shinning.
Bluebell wrote: It's a pitty that we still have some people who can't understand the language of kindness. You have to be patient and keep on teaching them ;)

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