A random act of kindness (and a little patience) goes a long way on the Internet.
Ishmael Gilbert, a Target employee in Glendale, Indiana, inspired many people with his kindness when a customer took a picture of him patiently helping an elderly woman pay for her groceries with coins.
Sarah Owen Bilger wrote on Facebook;
“[I] was frustrated with this woman and the inconvenience she had placed on me…I watched him help her count her change, ever so tenderly taking it from her shaking hands. I listened to him repeatedly saying “yes, mam” to her…Never once did this employee huff, gruff or roll his eyes. He was nothing but patient and kind,”
Bilger was also with her daughter and she was especially happy that her child was able to witness the interaction.
“I realized I hadn’t been inconvenienced at all.That my daughter was instead witnessing kindness and patience and being taught this valuable lesson by a complete stranger; furthermore, I realized that I too needed a refresher on this lesson,”.
Ishmael Gilbert’s mother also caught wind of his day at work and was pleased to see her son had become an Internet star.
Aimee Smith Gilbert wrote on Facebook;
“I asked Ishmael how he felt about his story and what did he learn from this he said ‘I want people to know that I AM a young hard-working father trying to provide for my daughter’,”
Ishmael is not only thankful for all the appreciation he has received from the incident, the 19-year-old also hopes that he can make an appearance on The Ellen Show.
Simple. Gentle. Kindness. This was REAL customer service with a smile 🙂
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Reblogged this on Meeka's Mind and commented:
I’ve been following the Kindness Blog for a while now, but this story really struck a chord, perhaps because I will be old, and maybe a little eccentric one day too.
Mostly though, I wanted to draw this blog to your attention because it’s not often that someone consistently seeks out the best in us, and in doing so inspires us to do even better.
-hugs- Meeks
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Reblogged this on Hershey's World and commented:
A little kindness doesn’t hurt anyone. 🙂
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Patience, kindness, respect – not so difficult when we remember to take the time and pay attention
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Reblogged this on Kind Food, Kind You and commented:
Kindness is learned many times. If one didn’t learn it as a child, then witnessing it as an adult will help you learn it as an adult. Never too late! 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Great story! I hope Ellen sees this and invites him on her show. 🙂
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Reblogged this on ONLYtheGOODnews and commented:
Kindness Wins … Again!
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It’s the little things, isn’t it. Those that matter.
Great read to start a day.
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The Scotts have a wonderful saying: “many a mickle makes a muckle,” meaning many little things can add up to big things. Kindness, patience and genuine joy are free gifts if we choose to accept them.
As for wonderful Ishmael, bless you for all the good you do. 🙂
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It is the very interesting story to read. I like it. Thanks for it.
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