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More than forty years ago I lost my wallet near The Museum of Natural History . I had given up any hope of ever finding it again when it arrived, with everything inside , to my house with a wry suggestion that I be more careful. The finder's last name was Vera, the same as my Mom's first one so I remembered it.
Years later, a brave man jumped in front of a rushing subway train to save another person's life . That man was Anthony Vera.
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Last edited by nancy thereader; 07-16-2013 at 06:40 AM..
I used to work at a movie theatre when I was in college, and let me tell you, I had enough nasty customer horror stories from that experience to write a book (or three). Guess it's something about working a minimum wage job that makes some people feel entitled to treat you like dirt.
While I remember many of those nasty customers, there was also this one guy. It was a completely mundane transaction, he just bought his tickets and went on his way, but I still remember how he made eye contact with me, smiled in a friendly and genuine way, and gave me a really nice thanks at the end.
Not that I was ever rude before, but ever since having that job, I've gone out of my way to be super-polite to wait staff, cashiers, etc., because I want to help make up for all of the jerks they have to deal with the rest of the time. I believe strongly in random acts of kindness and in paying it forward. This was a nice story that you shared, so thank you!
Tonight a short time ago I was ordering at my favorite pizzeria on Long Island. My order was completed as I was attempting to pay , I realized I forgot my wallet. A lady behind me overheard the confusion. To my disbelief she paid for my meal (12.55). This lady refused my name and contact information, also not providing hers for repayment. This proves there are wonderful people living on Long Island. Thank you Miss Long Island.
That's awesome but like others have said, there are good people in the world, not just LI. Pay it forward. Random acts of kindness go a long way
Tonight a short time ago I was ordering at my favorite pizzeria on Long Island. My order was completed as I was attempting to pay , I realized I forgot my wallet. A lady behind me overheard the confusion. To my disbelief she paid for my meal (12.55). This lady refused my name and contact information, also not providing hers for repayment. This proves there are wonderful people living on Long Island. Thank you Miss Long Island.
Nice...I guess. Personally I wouldn't let a stranger pay for my food because I forgot my wallet. I'd try to work it out with the pizza guy and come back in 10 mins. with the money. Just me I guess. One thing to be in an accident or stranded and need help. Another to just be inconvenienced and have someone else pick up the tab. Ok, let the whiney comments begin.
I think the lady just wanted her food. I've done it with seniors who for some reason will break into negotiations over the price of their fast food or extras they feel they should get.
Last year, I was trying to come back from the city after a long day. Since I had taken the West Hempstead train to the city, I had to transfer somewhere. I thought I could take the train to Valley Stream and then transfer from there, since I've done it before. I was given the wrong advice by a conductor at Jamaica and the train I was on wasn't going to transfer there until 2 hours later.
I was pretty upset because I had been up since 4 in the morning and it was now close to 7 at night and I wanted to get home. There was an older lady who stepped forward and gave me $5 and another younger man who gave me $10 for a cab ride home. It restored my faith in humanity for the time being.
Tonight a short time ago I was ordering at my favorite pizzeria on Long Island. My order was completed as I was attempting to pay , I realized I forgot my wallet. A lady behind me overheard the confusion. To my disbelief she paid for my meal (12.55). This lady refused my name and contact information, also not providing hers for repayment. This proves there are wonderful people living on Long Island. Thank you Miss Long Island.
Thats a nice experience and thanks for sharing.
I'll try that at the car dealership and see if there are any more nice people left
There can be only two explanations why this happened.
1- You were not in Long Island- somehow you time travelled to another state.
2.- you were really asleep and dreaming.
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but like others have said, there are good people in the world, not just LI. Pay it forward. Random acts of kindness go a long way 
