Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient.
"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied
The little boy again counted his coins.
"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies..
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
2006-07-29 07:16:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I'm glad I stopped to read your "question". It's good to remember how much "that senseless act of kindness" can truly mean to someone. Thanks for sharing. Eagle.
2006-07-29 07:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by UCSteve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always remember. I have been there, as both a waitress and bartender in the past. Thanks for reminding people. Sweet story too.
2006-07-29 14:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by justswimmin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a nice thing to say truly an agentlman
2006-07-29 14:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This story is sort of a tear-jerker.
2006-07-29 14:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by kobacker59 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is great!
2006-07-29 14:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww... how cute...
2006-07-29 14:20:09 · answer #6 · answered by UnR3aL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awwwww...so sweet......
2006-07-29 14:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great story. Thanks
2006-07-29 15:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by Wascal Wabbit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋