At the grocery store, I try to find items that just about anyone can enjoy for a treat. Not too sugary, nutty, or anything that might cause allergy. I saw mandarins, cookies (I'd like that) and several other things. I decided that popcorn would be a nice item to share with someone.
The lady in front of me at the checkout, turned to me and said, "I have a $5.00 off a $50.00 order if you can use it!". I was honestly taken by surprise. I graciously accepted her coupon. My total was not close to $50.00, so I turned and gave it to the person behind me. She was so appreciative. I offered the popcorn to a mom and son who had been looking at the chip aisle with me. They said, "thank you, but we have tons of chips, popcorn already". So, it was either keep the two bags for myself or find someone in the parking lot. There they were... two ladies walking to their car. One had a bag of chips. I told them that I try and do one nice thing for someone else every week and if they would like some popcorn. They both had a grin that stretched for miles and could not stop thanking me! It was so sweet. Their expressions will stay with me for quite some time. Plus, as I was walking to my car, the lady that originally offered me the coupon was driving by... she stopped and asked if I was able to use the $5.00. I told her no, but the lady behind me in line was thrilled to accept it. I then offered her my other bag of popcorn. She politely declined and said that she has tons at home already. I'd like to get to know these people that I met. You can tell a lot about people on first impression. Sure, we all have our bad days, where we feel a little grumpy... but today, everything just flowed so faultlessly.
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