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That is great! I love reading stories about a good Samaritan.
(Sure is a lot better with people like that in the world rather than the nine people who passed by a 78 year old man after he was hit by a car and was laying in the road several years ago.)
My daughter is visiting and we went to lunch at a new restaurant. Pulling into the parking area, I hit a curb hard and when we finished lunch we discovered a flat on that same tire. I usually keep a phone book in the car, but apparently had removed it. We sat in the car awhile talking about what to do, then my daughter went back into the restaurant to get a number from the cashier. While she was talking with him 2 customers overheard the conversation and after paying their bill, they walked over to my car and asked if I had a spare?
In a few short minutes they had us ready to go. The spare needed a little air, so we got that and headed across town to a place to repair the tire. Turns out I'd ruined the tire when hitting the curb, so I bought 2 new tires, then we went home. The men who changed the flat would not accept pay. I'm so impressed by their cheerful helpfulnessl. I'm announcing that chivalry is alive and well in Oklahoma.
I'm glad to hear it! That is very good news! Thanks for posting, Rubi3!
Sadly, we are living in a time where too many opt out of helping others.
My daughter is visiting and we went to lunch at a new restaurant. Pulling into the parking area, I hit a curb hard and when we finished lunch we discovered a flat on that same tire. I usually keep a phone book in the car, but apparently had removed it. We sat in the car awhile talking about what to do, then my daughter went back into the restaurant to get a number from the cashier. While she was talking with him 2 customers overheard the conversation and after paying their bill, they walked over to my car and asked if I had a spare?
In a few short minutes they had us ready to go. The spare needed a little air, so we got that and headed across town to a place to repair the tire. Turns out I'd ruined the tire when hitting the curb, so I bought 2 new tires, then we went home. The men who changed the flat would not accept pay. I'm so impressed by their cheerful helpfulnessl. I'm announcing that chivalry is alive and well in Oklahoma.
All is well, that's all it takes, a little act of kindness and a friendly helping hand to citizens in a time of need.
Nice story Rubi, it's good to hear of good deeds, good people looking out for their fellow citizens.
I've never lived in the south, but I've been helped by strangers in California, Colorado, and Illinois. I think people overall are pretty good if you give them a chance. Last night on the radio, the DJs were complaining about the rude, self-centered people in New York City and how they were all like that. In times of chaos and tragedy like 9/11 (Hurricane Sandy, the bombs at the Boston Marathon, etc.), people come pouring out of the woodwork to help strangers. Take heart, people are still good!
Judging by all the hostility you have towards other people in your posts, I don't think you're qualified to comment on what's true and what's not.
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