Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Table for Three


--by dandytash, posted Oct 14, 2008

My fiancee and I decided today was the day to finally treat ourselves to a nice dinner. It started off as 'our' day' but little did we know that it would turn into much more. I didn't want the whole day to be about yearning to leave the office for the upcoming dinner and I didn't want the dinner to be just another romantic night for two... So, I felt compelled to turn up the notch of giving that day and see what that could do. 

During the work day,  I began in small ways. I inserted a few more quarters, dimes, and nickels, into the vending machines at work for the staff, so that something extra jingled inside for the next hungry worker. I posted smile signs in the lobby which gave clear instructions on how to smile as employees entered the office, either before their morning cup of coffee or right before a meeting with their boss. I drafted some powerful words of inspiration on colorful strips of paper and decorated my cube, so that any colleagues who came by, might just stop for a moment, read, and perhaps change their mood.

Oh, and when it came time for our lovely dinner to come to a close that night,  I left the server a hearty tip and a well-wishing note for her to have a wonderful day after thanking her for all of her kind service. As my fiancee and I were collecting our dinner mints and were just about to leave our table,  the waitress broke down in tears beside us, as she clutched the note in her hand . We asked her to sit down with us and we just listened. As an emotional mother-to-be, I too, cried along with her. Our table for two was now for three. :)

It was a day that was not just ours, but it was the waitress' day, my co-workers' day, and now it is your day too! 

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Readers Comments

JuneBug wrote: Makes me want to cry along with ya! What a nice thing to do...We never know what kind of impact we may bring to others...:}
lmil1954 wrote: Great one! It's true you just never do know what impact your actions and smiles) have on others. Love your story, congrats on your expectant arrival! LindaM:)
rockin wrote: What a sweet thing to do! You never know what a smile or a little extra tip will do for someone. Congrats on your expectant arrival also!!! Rockin :-)
makesomeonesmile wrote: Good for you. We don't always know how much we have impacted someone's life. We should always take the time to do something because to some people it can mean the world! Thanks for sharing!
Raqui wrote: Sometimes we dont think what we do little or small will impact another person. this goes to show you that everything you do does make an impact. Tears of joy are always the best ones to shed. Raqui
AURELIA wrote: It's so true, we never know what kind of day or life one is experiencing and leaving a nice tip for a waitress is so nice. Most waitresses work so hard because they Have to work as a waitress. Thank you for being so kind and understanding. :0)Aurelia
gianjot wrote: Thank you for sharing this story, i really feel inspired by it.
Me wrote: Nice, but if the good deeds were really authentic, wouldn't you have told nobody? True good deeds should go un announced.
warmth wrote: It feels so special to read this and to be part of u :)
Thank u for sharing such a wonderful one.

God bless u, ur fiance and the angel to be born soon
shashi wrote: What to say, both of you looked beautiful

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