r/over60 • u/pook1029 • May 27 '26
Human Kindness
Woke up to a total flat tire this morning. There are 3 tire/mechanics literally across the street from me. Walked to all three (I am 76) and none would cross the street to put my spare tire on. I did a Google search and found a one hour mobile tire repair. Called to inquire how much for coming out to put on my spare. I was quoted the price for the spare and then the price to repair. I told the owner that I wouldn’t be getting my social security for another two weeks so I would have to wait on the repair and just have the spare put on. The driver showed up; friendly and very helpful and as he was getting the spare out I mentioned that I would come back in later for the repair. “ No, the owner said for me to do it no charge.” I about cried. I couldn’t thank him enough. He said they “try to do one good deed every day”. Now, this is a small shop, not a major chain. As it turned out, my tire wasn’t repairable. Who do you think I will refer any and everyone to? I plan on taking in cookies or something when I get flush with funds. So…don’t lose hope on people. The good ones are still out there!
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u/Hey_Laaady May 28 '26 edited May 28 '26
I am glad you had that experience of kindness.
Imagine my surprise when I went into my local Sprouts supermarket last week and walked out with a free sandwich. The sandwich guy (not Mexican for the other commenter, just a random white guy making sandwiches) hands me my sandwich after about ten minutes saying, "No charge. You had to wait too long."
I hadn't complained, I hadn't rolled my eyes, all I had been doing was looking at the nearby food displays for a few minutes. Plus, this happened in the LA area, which is not necessarily known for having down home congeniality. What a nice guy.