• First act of random kindness - RE: CHALLENGE for 2020

    Just a short story to share. I eat lunch at a small Chinese place in Lake Mary. I’ve been known to buy a meal for a first responder occasionally, insisting that the waitress say nothing about who paid the tab. On the 23rd I tried to do this for a Seminole county sheriff deputy with a bunch of stripes on his left forearm. As we both ate our meals we spoke back and forth some, but I tried to not be a pest and let him enjoy his meal. He finished first and headed for the cashier, I looked at her and shook my head no. He got a bill out of his pocket, had a few words with the girls. They tried to explain that his bill was already paid, but he shook his head no and insisted on buying my lunch. I didn’t know how to react. We wished each other Merry Christmas and parted ways. I’ve never had to fight with someone to buy his meal, but he beat me to the punch. I’ll see him again, as I’ve seen him before and we frequent this place, maybe next time.

    This article was originally published in forum thread: 100 acts of random kindness - CHALLENGE for 2020 started by Slab View original post
    Comments 12 Comments
    1. Barnacle Bill's Avatar
      Barnacle Bill -
      Well done!
    1. "G"'s Avatar
      "G" -
      Good job !
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Well Tim- As the saying goes "You can lead the Force to waiter but he doesn't have to take the bling!!
      Nice gesture though, did he still write you up for handicap spot you realized you were parked in??
      u2s
    1. trypman1's Avatar
      trypman1 -
      2 great people, it does make you feel good.
    1. gravelman6's Avatar
      gravelman6 -
      It is great to hear a story like this with a good ending on both parties.
    1. Ketchn's Avatar
      Ketchn -
      what goes around comes around my friend
    1. silverside's Avatar
      silverside -
      As the father and uncle of 2 first responders let me say thank you. Most days do not give them a reason to smile. Gestures such as this provides a reason to smile and know that some people appreciate what they do. Thanks for the support!
    1. Speck Detector's Avatar
      Speck Detector -
    1. Billbob's Avatar
      Billbob -
      👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    1. TerryD's Avatar
      TerryD -
      Karma. Both of you left feeling good and that's great!
    1. cellis's Avatar
      cellis -
    1. Special K's Avatar
      Special K -
      That's awesome Tim. Thanks for sharing.
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