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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe it’s a little superstitious, but I like to stay on the good side of karma so every day I try to do one small “random act of kindness” especially when I see someone struggling, etc.

Today I was at a fast food type place (think Panera) for a quick breakfast with my kid before an appointment. We were seated near a window about 8’ from the front door. I looked out and saw a UPS driver walking towards the door, and he had a HUGE box in his hands. I quickly set down my bagel, went for the door, holding it open for him, then went back to eating. My kid turned to me and asked why I did that, that “he didn’t even say ‘thank you’, mom!”

Honestly, I couldn’t think of an answer. But as I sit here reflecting, I’m struck by the realization that in most of these instances, people by and large don’t even acknowledge that someone has just helped them. Now I am rethinking why I even do this, and what I should have said to my son! I’m honestly a little embarrassed![/quote]

I always hold the door if there is anyone behind me and most of the time they say thank you.  I did this once for someone who was very well known and he breezed through and didn't say thank you so I said, "You're welcome.". He turned around and glared at me and dripping with sarcasm said,"Oh, thank you so much for opening the door for me." Then he flipped a  quarter at me. I picked it up and said thanks.  It was Rush Limbaugh.

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