How often do we see other people treat those who work at Dunkin Donuts or McDonald’s or any other Fast food establishment in a rough or just plain nasty manner?  Probably too often for our liking.  I was privy to such an event this past Saturday at a D&D up in Stratford.  The counter woman was a young Muslim girl who in addition to her work outfit wore her Hijab and she was being poorly treated by those before me.  I took note of this and when it was MY turn, I was polite, said Hello asked her how she was and chatted about the weather all before placing my order. I was being myself. I was being warm and open and naturally caring. I was Being Human . I was exhibiting a trait that I believe many of today’s people have seem to have lost.

So, after the young girl got my order of 4 donut holes and two small coffee’s ready for me, I found a dollar in my purse and when she went to give me back my 88 cents of change I told her .. Wait.. here is a dollar for your tip jar and you take that money in your hand and add it to it.   She did, smiled and I went off on my merry way.

I then got into the car where my companion was waiting for me.  He felt the bag and asked “what did you get”  and I replied 4 donut holes to which he said…”well, she gave you 12″

This my friends, is why “A moment of Kindness is Worth 12 in the Bag”