By Allan Emerson | February 17, 2009
You know, sometimes it’s the random little interactions you have with complete strangers that leave the most lasting impressions.
I took my wife to the doctor’s office today and held the door open for her and an elderly couple entering at the same time. The gentleman said, “Thank you”, and after entering, reached into his shirt pocket. He pulled out a small card and said, “Here, this is for you.”
My wife held the second entry door for them and he pulled out a card for her as well. Not really knowing what to expect, we flipped them over to find:
Pure Brilliance
My wife, who was in an immense amount of pain after throwing her back out yesterday, got a much needed laugh out of it. We sat and talked about what a pro this gentleman was – he did not skip a beat in his delivery and we imagined him handing out thousands of cards over the course of his many years.
A simple “Thank You” was plenty in return for holding the door, but instead he did so much more. Thanks, Free Ticket Guy.
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