Has a stranger done something nice for you lately? Ever?

Canada
July 31, 2007 3:10pm CST
I was at the grocery store on the weekend, unsuccessfully fishing for a quarter for shopping cart when a stranger came up and gave me his cart. I happened to find a quarter just after he gave his cart to me and offered it to him but he refused and left. A small gesture but it made my day. :) Has anyone had a stranger go out of their way to help? Have you ever helped a perfect stranger expecting nothing in return?
7 responses
• Switzerland
1 Aug 07
I was in a new place to pick something up when the strap on my sandals snapped. Somebody saw me, invited me to her house and gave me slippers to use. I can never forget about that; I am so grateful, really!
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• Canada
1 Aug 07
That is nice! I bet she earned a lot of good karma that day!
• United States
31 Jul 07
Aw! That's nice. I always enjoy hearing these little stories about people being generous. It's def. a vacation from hearing how horrible people are! =P hehe. Let's see...right now I can't think of anything specific that anyone has done for me, or I for them. But I do try to do small things; if I'm walking by people and one happens to look at me while I'm looking at them I smile, "a smile goes a long way!" :) And I try to be courtious; letting people who have been waiting a long time go, slowing down for lane changers, etc. Just any little things I can do. If I think about it I might be able to come back to this post and have a more specific event! :) Oh wait! Here's a thing. When I go to PetSmart to get crickets for a lizard I rescued the last two guys that got me them gave me extras free of charge! :) That always makes me smile! :) hehe
• Canada
31 Jul 07
My ex-roomate had an iguana and i used to pick up crickets for him on the way home from work. There was one clerk who always gave me extra. That always made me feel great, too!
• United States
31 Jul 07
Yeah, it's nice when people do things like that. I know crickets aren't expensive, but it is still saving me money everytime they do that for me (so far between the two of them they gave me extra crickets on 3 seperate occasions). I always hope to attract their attention first, because I like the extra crickets! hehe.
• United States
1 Aug 07
I have two my daughter and I were at Jcpenny looking around ahd she was wanting a pair of shoes and I told here we did not have the cash at the time and some lady bought the shoes for my daughter. Today we were walking up to a little church that helps out the apartments we live and this lady asked if we needed some canned goods and gave us 2 boxes full. If she would not of done that I'm not sure we would of made it to friday when we get our stamps
• Canada
1 Aug 07
Thanks for sharing, I am glad that there are still people willing to make small and big gestures. I am happy that your daughter got new shoes.
• United States
1 Aug 07
This very week, there are six perfect strangers from all over the USA painting my house for me. They aren't receiving any type of monetary compensation. Actually, they paid for the "privilege" of helping someone in need. They are part something called Group Workcamps. They have spent two days here so far, and are the most wonderful group of people. I know this sounds trite, but they have truly renewed my faith in humanity. God bless them, every one.
• Canada
1 Aug 07
Wow, that is amazing that there are still people and organizations out there like that. I am happy for you and wish you the best in your newly painted home!
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• United States
31 Jul 07
Yeah a stranger did something nice for me I was at work I think it was a month ago and I was outside doing carts and it was a hotday and needed a drink so this nice lady came up to me and gave me a mountin dew because she got the wrong drink and I thought that was very nice of her because one I needed a drink badly and two she didnt have to give it to me she could of brought it home and give it to someone else.
• Canada
31 Jul 07
Your'e right, that was really sweet of her. Perfect timing for you!
• India
1 Aug 07
Hi!Life is full of surprises.When we least expect something,it suddenly crops up from some corner & makes our day.On the other day, I was walking in the corridor & Icould see no one around. Suddenly my walking stick came in middle & i lost my balance & thought Iam finished for suddenly it went all dark for me, but to my surprise before I could fall,2 strong arms caught me &I was safe.I thanked this person for the Kind gesture & GOD bless him for the timely help. www.creatingcolourfulfuture.com
• Canada
1 Aug 07
whew! I am glas that turned out all right!
• United States
31 Jul 07
That I can remember I have never had a stranger help me out, but I have helped several strangers out. I've helped, people I hadn't previously met before, out with moving into their home. I've helped disabled persons in the grocery store when something is just out of their reach. Plus a number of other things.
• Canada
31 Jul 07
I think karma will reward you, even if strangers don't reciprocate!