Act Of Kindness

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Act of Kindness. An act of kindness is a spontaneous gesture of goodwill towards someone or something-our fellow humans, the animal kingdom, and the kingdom of nature. There are several different forms of acts of kindness, ranging from a simple smile, helping someone in need, a slowing down of our pace to let someone else go first in line at the grocery store. We forget in the everyday bustle of our lives to remember the little things we do are often the ones that remain unforgettable. I work as a checkout operator at a large chain supermarket, which is a job that leaves me feeling quite anonymous at times. However, I always make an effort to be cheerful and greet all my customers with a smile and a pleasant ‘How are you?’, which, I can assure you, is not always easy some days! Recently, I had an enjoyable experience serving a very friendly, bubbly lady, who smiled right back at me and engaged in a pleasant chitchat the whole time I was serving her. As many people simply ignore my efforts of friendliness, this particular experience was lovely itself. Moreover, this lovely lady, unknown to me, went on to see the manager solely for the purpose of complimenting me on my service and thanking him for employing such a friendly member of staff. The manager then bought a box of chocolate as a thank you for my efforts. Well, as you can imagine, I was truly touched by this gesture, both from the customer and the manager. It really encouraged me and made me feel valued and loved, and I still feel teary when I think about it. I thought to myself that it really does not take much to make
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