It seems that rude people are everywhere. On a daily basis I deal with the rudeness of strangers and sadly, I've become kind of immune to it. I just try not to take the rudeness personally and enjoy those brief moments when I come across a well mannered person.
I had the fortunate experience of coming across a very polite gentleman today while shopping at Sears. In the space of about fifteen minutes or so I had no less than four encounters with him and each time it made think that perhaps nice people really do exist.
I first "met" this man while waiting to purchase a new blanket. He was ahead of me at the register and his purchase was not coming up at the correct price. He politely questioned the discrepancy to the cashier and turned around to me and apologized for making me wait. As he wasn't being an ass about the situation to the cashier I just smiled at him and assured him that I was patient. I was eventually able to check out and I met up with my roommate who was still shopping.
As my packages were heavy I decided that while my friend was waiting in another line to check out, I would take my bags to the car. As I was heading out I ran into the same gentleman from the register. I held the doors open for him and he thanked me. After putting the bags away I headed back inside, and the gentleman was heading in the same direction and this time he insisted on opening the doors for me. It was really nice of him.
Before I went shopping today I was not in the best of moods. I was aggravated by work and a bit low in spirits. By the time I left the mall and headed home I felt lighter in spirit thanks to the kindness of this particular stranger.
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