Originally Posted By: GreeCguy
Originally Posted By: Sunnyinhollister
I think it is sad that there are those that would bash a random act of kindness. A lot of the people standing in line at the local coffee place are not affluent.I would hazard a guess that there are some are working two jobs, some are working well over 40 hours a week just to get by. While this is a symbolic gesture, it does mean something to most of those that are on the receiving end. It also sets an example for others to follow. I've been very fortunate in this economy and I give about 20% of what I make to charity, yet I still find other ways of paying it forward. Sometimes the smallest gestures such as this can lead to much, much more.
Amen to that brother - you would be amazed at how even a little thing can really brighten someone's day and make them feel better about themselves and the world we live in.
Yup, this did happen to me- back during the holidays. Mom and I were going through Dunkin Doughnuts to get some coffee on a saturday morning, the guy at the window said "The person in front of you payed for your coffee, and says merry christmas" I was flabbergasted, I didn't know how to respond for a second. I then pulled out my card and said pay for the person behind me, no matter how much it was.
It really did make my day better, it was a nice feeling, and restored a little bit of my faith in humanity.