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Paying it forward

Goodie2shoes — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:52:05 GMT

I was at the donut shop this am getting my favorite donut ( Apple fritter) and a donut hole (didn't need either one). I stepped up to the counter to pay the 1.94 the cashier said I owed when a young man who had been sitting in the donut shop walked up and handed the cashier a $10 bill as a pulled my money from my wallet. The cashier reached for his money and said what is this for ? He said the 1.94. I was floored ! He was paying it forward. I have never had this type of thing done ever. I certainly thanked him and said God Bless. This is what we need more of, people being nice and blessing others when you can. . He made my day so I just wanted to share .

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cherry — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:58:56 GMT

Nice story, and a nice guy

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MyGirlsMom — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:53 GMT

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Mary Bailey — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:18:36 GMT

I've never had it happen to me, but I do it frequently.

At work when they order out and it's $3 per person I'll pay for the next three or hand over the balance of my gift card to the person behind me. It's fun!!

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dooBdoo — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 01:02:43 GMT

@Goodie2shoes, thanks for sharing that story! I'm not a fan of posting about what we, ourselves, have done (we've had some long discussions about that on the forums) but I love reading about the good works we've received or we've seen others performing. Thanks, again!

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INDIANA BONES — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:36:31 GMT

I really like that the concept of Pay it Forward is going strong. We do it at least once a week at a drive through when we get to the window. We pay for the car behind us. Great feeling and I have been told when I returned to a few of the food chains that the people we bought the food for were in tears. We never know what people are going through but even if they are having a great day, it does not hurt to make it a better one. Of course, I have asked the cashier how much the bill was for the vehicle behind me and they have had 6 orders which of course I had to pass on it. I wish we could pay for the cars ahead of us. They are the ones we are able to overhear asking how much each item is and ensuring they have enough $$. Been there and will probably be again ....makes one realize those of us with a dollar in our pockets are very lucky.

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feline groovy — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:41:21 GMT

Keep the kindness chain going.

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INDIANA BONES — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:42:53 GMT

If we can't love one another here in the US, we will never have WORLD PEACE.

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feline groovy — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:44:51 GMT

@INDIANA BONES wrote:
I really like that the concept of Pay it Forward is going strong. We do it at least once a week at a drive through when we get to the window. We pay for the car behind us. Great feeling and I have been told when I returned to a few of the food chains that the people we bought the food for were in tears. We never know what people are going through but even if they are having a great day, it does not hurt to make it a better one. Of course, I have asked the cashier how much the bill was for the vehicle behind me and they have had 6 orders which of course I had to pass on it. I wish we could pay for the cars ahead of us. They are the ones we are able to overhear asking how much each item is and ensuring they have enough $$. Been there and will probably be again ....makes one realize those of us with a dollar in our pockets are very lucky.

ITA, and know from much experience..

Bless you and your family, sweetie.

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StylishLady — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:46:55 GMT

Was at breakfast one Sunday after church with DH and a couple other ladies. When we were done, our server came over and said a young man had paid our tab. How nice was that?

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INDIANA BONES — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 01:12:05 GMT

What a wonderful world we live in when others show kindness in so many ways. This is just one of many. Others may visit nursing homes, hospitals, etc. It does not have to cost money as most people here probably know since you all are outgoing people.. It is just a wonderful feeling to think someone cares. I don't know of one person that would not feel extra special knowing others that do not know them care about them. I know I got off the subject of Pay it Forward but posted this for those that are struggling to feed themselves at this time and can't afford at this time to Pay It Forward. Geez, I can remember wanting a donut so badly I took rolls of pennies in to get them. .

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Lila Belle — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:21:40 GMT

That was so nice of him !!!

Now if he was the recipient of the calories all the better !

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sandraskates — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 04:14:59 GMT

Another way of doing this is letting someone behind you in a checkout line, with only a few items, go ahead and of you if you have a lot more. - especially at Costco where there are no express lines.

I have done this many times and I'm am surprised at how often this simple gesture has been returned to me when I'm the one with only a couple items.

I really feel that the universe returns these small and kind gestures. :-)

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fortune — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 04:20:18 GMT

Lovely story! My son and I used to pay the toll for the car behind us when we went up to Philadelphia to visit my Mom. I was really fun to watch their reactions!

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YorkieonmyPillow — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:10:53 GMT

@sandraskates wrote:
Another way of doing this is letting someone behind you in a checkout line, with only a few items, go ahead and of you if you have a lot more. - especially at Costco where there are no express lines.

I have done this many times and I'm am surprised at how often this simple gesture has been returned to me when I'm the one with only a couple items.

I really feel that the universe returns these small and kind gestures. :-)

What's strange, though, is 90% of the times I do that, the person won't take me up on it! Strange - I guess they don't want to feel beholden???

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Mj12 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:31:30 GMT

@dooBdoo wrote:
@Goodie2shoes, thanks for sharing that story! I'm not a fan of posting about what we, ourselves, have done (we've had some long discussions about that on the forums) but I love reading about the good works we've received or we've seen others performing. Thanks, again!

Totally agree.

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mstyrion 1 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:35:28 GMT

@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
@sandraskates wrote:
Another way of doing this is letting someone behind you in a checkout line, with only a few items, go ahead and of you if you have a lot more. - especially at Costco where there are no express lines.

I have done this many times and I'm am surprised at how often this simple gesture has been returned to me when I'm the one with only a couple items.

I really feel that the universe returns these small and kind gestures. :-)
What's strange, though, is 90% of the times I do that, the person won't take me up on it! Strange - I guess they don't want to feel beholden???

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Maybe you are doing it wrong.

You don't go ask them to let you pay,

You tell the clerk you are paying for the person behind you and then walk away.

The point is to make it a surprise for the person you are paying for and to quietly disappear. That way you don't embarass them.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:54:02 GMT

@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
@sandraskates wrote:
Another way of doing this is letting someone behind you in a checkout line, with only a few items, go ahead and of you if you have a lot more. - especially at Costco where there are no express lines.

I have done this many times and I'm am surprised at how often this simple gesture has been returned to me when I'm the one with only a couple items.

I really feel that the universe returns these small and kind gestures. :-)
What's strange, though, is 90% of the times I do that, the person won't take me up on it! Strange - I guess they don't want to feel beholden???

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Maybe you are doing it wrong.
You don't go ask them to let you pay,
You tell the clerk you are paying for the person behind you and then walk away.

The point is to make it a surprise for the person you are paying for and to quietly disappear. That way you don't embarass them.

Maybe you are reading it wrong.

Go back and read the post.

No money involved.

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mstyrion 1 — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:04:46 GMT

@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
@sandraskates wrote:
Another way of doing this is letting someone behind you in a checkout line, with only a few items, go ahead and of you if you have a lot more. - especially at Costco where there are no express lines.

I have done this many times and I'm am surprised at how often this simple gesture has been returned to me when I'm the one with only a couple items.

I really feel that the universe returns these small and kind gestures. :-)
What's strange, though, is 90% of the times I do that, the person won't take me up on it! Strange - I guess they don't want to feel beholden???

___________________________________________________________________
Maybe you are doing it wrong.
You don't go ask them to let you pay,
You tell the clerk you are paying for the person behind you and then walk away.

The point is to make it a surprise for the person you are paying for and to quietly disappear. That way you don't embarass them.
Maybe you are reading it wrong.
Go back and read the post.
No money involved.

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sorry. I thought you were talking about paying it forward.

I've never had anyone refuse my offer to go ahead of them in a checkout line. Strange.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:20:05 GMT

@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
@sandraskates wrote:
Another way of doing this is letting someone behind you in a checkout line, with only a few items, go ahead and of you if you have a lot more. - especially at Costco where there are no express lines.

I have done this many times and I'm am surprised at how often this simple gesture has been returned to me when I'm the one with only a couple items.

I really feel that the universe returns these small and kind gestures. :-)
What's strange, though, is 90% of the times I do that, the person won't take me up on it! Strange - I guess they don't want to feel beholden???

___________________________________________________________________
Maybe you are doing it wrong.
You don't go ask them to let you pay,
You tell the clerk you are paying for the person behind you and then walk away.

The point is to make it a surprise for the person you are paying for and to quietly disappear. That way you don't embarass them.
Maybe you are reading it wrong.
Go back and read the post.
No money involved.
___________________________________________________________
sorry. I thought you were talking about paying it forward.

I've never had anyone refuse my offer to go ahead of them in a checkout line. Strange.

I know, isn't that odd?