A Stranger’s Unexpected Help Prevents a Close Call
I accidentally left my receipt at the self-checkout machine. A woman rushed over, handing it to me with a smile. “You dropped this,” she said. I thanked…
When a Simple Order Turns into a Near Miss
A man pulled up at the drive-thru, and before placing his order, backed to speak properly into the microphone. I noticed the car was still in reverse…
My Husband Missed Our Baby’s Birth — He Had “More Important” Things to Do
I was pregnant with my first child while my husband already had three from a previous marriage. When my water broke, he stayed at his son’s football…
Customer Complains About Drive-Through Design, Employee Responds with Common Sense
I worked at Dunkin’, and one time, a customer came through the drive-through and complained to us that the drive-through was built in a way that made…
A Powerful Story Showing How a Nasty Prank Can Bring Real Happiness
Kindness, compassion, and sincerity are timeless values. Unfortunately, some people have different standards, making it hard to defend against their mockery. Yet, as the saying goes, “Bad…
The Canadian Way of Responsibility
In Canada, complaining to the authorities makes you a responsible citizen. Your neighbor might come by your place, drink a cup of tea with you, be nice…
Office Shock
I live in Great Britain. Recently a woman from New Zealand started to work with our company. Everyone is horrified because she walks into the office without…
The Mystery of the Non-Existent Office Cat
I’m an IT guy at an office with 50+ people. We have 2 floors in a small office building. It’s an easy job and I even have…
The Inside-Out Pom-Pom Moment
This is not a story about me. My boyfriend was picking me up after work, it was in winter, and it was cold. We both were in…
Family Portrait Surprise
My sister drew our family at preschool, but she also drew another man, and no one knew who he was. When they asked her, she said it…