I live in small town Iowa. Around 5000 population. (too big for me...LOL. Grew up in smaller town of 1000)
Anyway, I was on Facebook today, which I seldom do. Good community where I live, great people for the most part. In fact, couple months ago at the grocery store, my credit card was having a chip malfunction. Tried it like 3 times and no go. Nice young lady about 30 years old behind me said to the cashier, just ring it up on me please. Probably thought I was a broke old man, or just tired of waiting! LOL I'm 66 years old.
VERY kind gesture on her part! I thanked her much. Only about $60 in food, but she offered to pay. I had plenty of cash, just use the credit card for the cash back. Whipped out a $100 bill and paid.
The big thing around here now is paying it forward. Pay for that $8.00 cup of fancy coffee behind you in line (that you could brew at home for $1.00) or McDonalds drive thru over priced crap.
Someone suggested on Facebook, and I thought it was a great idea. Instead of paying for fancy coffee or a $10.00 McDonalds breakfast...contact your local school. Offer that $10.00 to some kid who is behind on their lunch money.
They are the ones who need it. Not the folks willing to pay $8.00 for a cup of coffee! Wish I could take credit for the idea.
Anyway, I was on Facebook today, which I seldom do. Good community where I live, great people for the most part. In fact, couple months ago at the grocery store, my credit card was having a chip malfunction. Tried it like 3 times and no go. Nice young lady about 30 years old behind me said to the cashier, just ring it up on me please. Probably thought I was a broke old man, or just tired of waiting! LOL I'm 66 years old.
VERY kind gesture on her part! I thanked her much. Only about $60 in food, but she offered to pay. I had plenty of cash, just use the credit card for the cash back. Whipped out a $100 bill and paid.
The big thing around here now is paying it forward. Pay for that $8.00 cup of fancy coffee behind you in line (that you could brew at home for $1.00) or McDonalds drive thru over priced crap.
Someone suggested on Facebook, and I thought it was a great idea. Instead of paying for fancy coffee or a $10.00 McDonalds breakfast...contact your local school. Offer that $10.00 to some kid who is behind on their lunch money.
They are the ones who need it. Not the folks willing to pay $8.00 for a cup of coffee! Wish I could take credit for the idea.