I popped out to my usual supermarket this morning for some small food items. I only needed about half a dozen times, so I chose a basket rather than a trolley. When I got to the checkout (2 cashiers were serving) I saw that the lady in front of me had one of those extra-large trolleys, which was piled high with items. I thought to myself "Oh God, I'm going to be here for a while" and braced myself for a long wait in the queue. (Before any smartarse asks "Why didn't you just go to the other checkout?", I didn't because the queue at the other checkout was twice as long and was moving very slowly).
While I was stood, waiting very patiently, the lady in front of me suddenly turned round and saw how little I had bought, and that I only had a basket. She then asked me if I would like to go in front of her in the queue, to save me time. This was a very kind gesture, and I was extremely grateful to the lady for this. I thanked her from the bottom of my heart and moved up the queue.
This kind act from a lady that I didn't even know has restored my faith in human nature. Things like this are getting less and less frequent these days, as a lot of people seem to be getting more and more selfish. I don't expect kind gestures like this, but I am always very grateful and I always convey this. It just proves that not everyone that I meet is a selfish arsehole, though, to be fair, most people are like that where I live.
THIS kind offer from a complete stranger today has made my day a good one.