I sit here at McDonalds, drinking a sprite. Okay, it’s my third sprite. And the lady in the corner…waits. She’s been here since before I got here. In walks a man with a small boy, maybe 3 years old if that. “You were supposed to be here an Hour ago.” she says , slightly upset. … Read more
This is what Deric Wortham did for a girl with a jar full of coins at the bank: “True story. A couple of days ago I was standing in line at the bank. A young girl (college age) was behind me with a Mason jar 1/3 filled with coins. I commented to her that she … Read more
(It is a busy Saturday night. During the dinner rush, I have been dealing with a table of two 2o-somethings on a date. The guy, a blonde, had found something to complain about every time I’ve walked by. Meanwhile the brown-haired girl just blushes and stays quiet. They’ve finished their meal.) Blonde Man: “Are you … Read more
(I am a waitress at a high-end restaurant. This night, I am particularly rushed and upset, and make a few customer service mistakes while serving a customer.) Customer: “I’d like to speak to your manager, please.” Me: “Sure, may I ask what about?” Customer: “About you.” (My manager is very strict, and he doesn’t believe … Read more
Customer #1: “Thank God, this line is taking forever.” (There is no line at all, although the tables are mostly occupied.) Me: “Sorry about the wait, sir. May I take your order?” (The customer proceeds to rattle off a long, confusing, and often contradictory order, including such things as a meatless ham sandwich.) Me: “Sir, … Read more
Out of the mouth of babes… 1. JACK (age 4) was watching his Mom breast-feeding his new baby sister… After a while he asked: “Mom why have you got two? Is one for hot and one for cold milk?” 2. MELANIE (age 5) asked her Granny how old she was. Granny replied she was so … Read more
A son took his old father to a restaurant for an evening dinner. The father being very old and weak, dropped food on his shirt and trousers. Others diners watched him in disgust while his son was calm. After he finished eating, his son who was not at all embarrassed, quietly took him to the … Read more
I took the family out to eat at AppleBees. The lot was full and I saw a customer come out to leave so I waited around 10 minutes for him to pull out and take the spot. Guy pulls out and a car full of young girls just pull in to my spot. You know … Read more
Last week I was having breakfast at Chik-fil-a and as I was sitting in my truck eating I noticed a homeless guy sitting on the curb behind the building with his dog. He was holding a sign asking for money or food donations to help feed him and his dog (did not look like a … Read more
We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the ‘seniors’ special’ was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $2.99. ‘Sounds good,’ my wife said. ‘But I don’t want the eggs.’ ‘Then, I’ll have to charge you $3.49 because you’re ordering a la carte,’ the waitress warned her. ‘You mean I’d have to pay for not … Read more
This is a special story, about a man named Stevie. Stevie proved himself to be a capable employee, and so much more. When the chips were down, everyone found out how much Stevie meant to them. I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counselor assured me … Read more
A nun, badly needing to use the restroom, walked into a local Hooters restaurant. The place was hopping with music and loud conversation and every once in a while the lights would turn off. Each time the lights would go out, the place would erupt into cheers. However, when the revelers saw the nun, the … Read more
This man did what a son is supposed to do for his old mother but onlookers were not bright enough to keep their judgmental reactions to themselves…until this old man told him this. A son took his old mother to a restaurant for an evening dinner. Mother being very old and weak, while eating, dropped … Read more
The responsibility of being a parent can be daunting. Some days, all you want is for someone to let you know you’re doing it right. So when one single dad took his six-year-old daughter out for dinner on Valentine’s Day, being handed this note must have been an incredible comfort. The note reads: Hi there! … Read more
An elderly couple walk into a fast food restaurant. They order one hamburger, one order of fries and one drink. The old man unwraps the plain hamburger and carefully cuts it in half. He places one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counts out the fries, dividing them into two piles and … Read more
One day a man saw a old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her. Even with the smile on … Read more
THIS pay-it-forward has lasted YEARS! This guy really gets it. He had the big NYC life, the job everyone wanted, money, the exciting life. But wanted something more – something bigger. So he left it all to help the homeless. And now his pizzaria is making a BIG name for itself $1 at a time! … Read more
Read this short work of fiction below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section. A husband and wife are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at a fancy restaurant in town. They spare no expense in treating themselves to an extravagant meal, and after dessert is cleared away … Read more