thankfulfortheexperience

A Very Humbling Experience

United States

December 6, 2016 7:48pm CST

Saw an elderly man selling ripe bananas yesterday while we were looking for a specific restaurant to eat lunch. He looked so old. I paused and looked at his basket which was fortunately empty already so I supposed he had sold all except for the bunch of bananas his holding. I asked him how much were the bananas and in a tired voice he said "I'll give this for 2 bucks" My girlfriend hesitated and signaled no because we're going to a restaurant and the bananas were not put in a plastic bag. How can I say not to this elderly man, he looked tired and I want him to go home already and rest so I said "of course, I will buy all of it". He danced in delight, can you imagine that? That was a very humbling experience for me. Very humbling.

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@4mymak (1793)

• Malaysia

7 Dec 16

That was really a nice thing you did

Nothing beats making another person happy.. the old man probably did sell most of the bananas, but I am sure he is very happy that he sold all of them. Over here in my neighborhood, there is this young man that likes to buy from street peddlers - but he doesn't take the goods.. he then asks the peddlers to give them away to other people..

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• United States

7 Dec 16

Thanks! I agree with what you said. It is indeed good to make others happy. He made me happy too because those bananas were so delicious plus in a very low price only.

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@JudyEv (326242)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Dec 16

Sometimes, what is a very small thing to us means a great deal to someone else. I'm so pleased you bought the bananas. You might have felt humbled but I'm sure you also felt very pleased that you had helped him so much.

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• United States

7 Dec 16

I did. It was a very good feeling to help and I realized many things in life and I am more thankful of everything that I have right now.

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@sishy7 (27169)

• Australia

7 Dec 16

You made an old man happy...

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• United States

7 Dec 16

Thanks, I suppose so. He's very thankful for the little things and I am reminded to be thankful too.

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@hereandthere (45651)

• Philippines

7 Dec 16

sometimes you just can't ignore the instinct to help.

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• United States

7 Dec 16

That's right. Especially to those people who are suppose to enjoy their old age not to look for money to survive.

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@carebear29 (31961)

• Wausau, Wisconsin

7 Dec 16

I think we all do lol

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• United States

7 Dec 16

I don't think so. There are so many cases and news all around the world where the elderly are treated poorly or harshly.

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@ms1864 (6886)

• Bangalore, India

7 Dec 16

that was super sweet of you!

So where did you keep the bananas in the restaurant? Did they let you take it in?

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• United States

7 Dec 16

Yeah, they let us in even with the bananas fortunately.

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@tammys85 (29952)

• Baltimore, Maryland

10 Dec 16

Awwe! That was sweet of you to help him out. :)

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@tammys85 (29952)

• Baltimore, Maryland

10 Dec 16

@Ladera You're very welcome! :)

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• United States

11 Dec 16

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• United States

10 Dec 16

Thank you so much!

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

7 Dec 16

@Ladera That was a very kind gesture on your part.Not many are so considerate.

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• United States

7 Dec 16

Oh thanks for your kinds words. I don't know but there's just something with the elderly people that I love.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

7 Dec 16

Good deed.

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• United States

10 Dec 16

Oh thank you so much!

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@nanette64 (20364)

• Fairfield, Texas

7 Dec 16

You did the right thing @Ladera . So many people just walk passed like this gentleman doesn't even exist.

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• United States

7 Dec 16

Thank you very much for your kind words. I just could not attempt to look at the old man selling at his age.

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@Sasquatchy (1131)

• Canada

7 Dec 16

Oh! A soft spot!i thought you said liver spot! For real though did you give two bucks or more.

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• United States

7 Dec 16

Hahahahha just 2 bucks!

@Julie555 (4155)

• Russian Federation

8 Dec 16

It is very nice of You.You will definitely be rewarded for this act of kindness in coming year

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• United States

10 Dec 16

Oh thank you! I really hope so. Looking forward to a prosperous new year ahead. Have a great day!

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@annastasiaaaaaa (727)

• Philippines

10 Dec 16

That was a very nice gesture @Ladera! The man was clearly happy! Well done!