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As everyone in the newsroom (and my waistline) can attest, I'm a big fan of Taco Bell. When I come to work around 2 p.m., I've usually got my jacket and tie in one hand and my Taco Bell in the other. But after something I saw Tuesday, my admiration for the restaurant grew even more. I was in the drive-through lane at the Taco Bell on 29th Street when the person in front of me stopped several feet short of the window. The lady, obviously distressed, jumped out of her car frantically searching for something in the back seat. My window was rolled down so I could hear her repeating to herself, "Where is my wallet?" Soon she popped the trunk which revealed a recent trip to the grocery store. She continued to rummage through her grocery bags looking for her lost wallet. I asked her if I could help, but by this time she was very upset. As the cars began stacking up behind her, I could almost feel her frustration, having been there myself. Finally she got back in her car and drove the few feet to the window. I heard her tell the Taco Bell cashier she'd misplaced her wallet and had no money for the food. That's when the cashier, a young female, told her not to worry and handed her the food. The appreciative lady promised she'd return with the money, and I bet she did. I've always thought Taco Bell has some of the best commercials on TV. But the simple act of kindness I witnessed with my own eyes is one advertisement money can't buy. |
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Posted by: Annamarie Location: Kansas
I am an employee at Taco Bell and about a year into my job a customer came through drive and gave me a rose I looked at him confused and his response was "random acts of kindness try it sometime" I then found a woman in lobby and presented her with the rose and quote the kind customer gave to me it was amazing Posted by: Anonymous speaking of random act of kindness, i pulled over into some panda restaraunt's parking lot the other day and waded out into traffic to retrieve the spare tire that had fallen off of someone's car. it was right in the middle of the inside, west bound lane of geo. bush. i smiled, kindly to the gawking faces of the people in their cars, and also at the motorcycle cop who was too busy shooting his radar gun a mere 15 feet away to get off his scooter and pull the tire out of traffic. i asked if perhaps he was waiting on devine intervention to motivate him to clear the lane. he smirked, sucked his moustache and told me to get out of the road. but, hey, at least there are 'kind' people at a fast food joint whose food is slowly poisoning entire generations of americans. salut Posted by: Anonymous Location: College Station Random acts of kindness go a long way at a drive thru. I will sometimes buy the food for the car behind me just to suprise them. The attendant's eyes light up, I will tell them that the only pay back is that the car will purchase someone else's food someday. I had someone do this for me about three years ago, it made my day, and I have been doing this myself about once a month. Try it....it realy makes your day! Posted by: Bob Location: Dalton Wow i totally agree with you! one of my friends works at taco bell and people that go there dont understand that its the people that make it possible and those hard working people at taco bell are normal people like you and me. Also i love the food and Mt. Baja Blast! Posted by: Villager Location: Bryan Isn't it amazing how compassion has become so rare that we all enjoy seeing a little evidence of its existance one in a while? Hats off to the Taco Bell employee who made the decision to help this customer out. Since I own the nearby AppleTree store I am delighted to know our employees demonstrated integrity too. My thanks to Joe for showing yet another example of why we love this community. Posted by: Peggy Location: College Station Joe, I am enjoying your blog as well. And I agree that looking for Random Acts of Kindness would be a real plus since all we ever hear from most media is who is fighting about what. Posted by: Ruby Location: College Station Joe, maybe your new wife can help you with a more nutritious meal so you can break your Taco Bell habit. ;-} Congratulations and best wishes. Posted by: Jenn Location: CS Joe...maybe kbtx should start a nightly segment on Random Acts of Kidness. I'd rather watch news about good things than bad...plus, it would do my heart good to see how people in the Brazos valley are doing good things. Posted by: Mike Location: Bryan Oh Lord Joe,if that would of been KFC i would swear that was my 87 yro mother!She's got home many times many times wondering where her wallet was.One time she left it in the buggy at Appletree & the people there were so nice to take it in & save it for her intact.Taco Bell is Mom's favorite also,my waistline shows it also.What's on the menu tomorrow Joe? Posted by: Erica Location: College Station, Well first of all THANK YOU for recognizing my kindness I do appreciate it... I happen to be the cashier from that day, and I would have freaked out like she did looking for my wallet too! When she returned to pay for her meal I was stunned to hear that her wallet had remained in basket she used at the grocery store, thank goodness God was watching over her and her belongings!!! p.s. It was nice seeing you again today !!! Posted by: katherine Location: bryan i agree with ja---we never hear enough about the good deeds humans do daily. the news is nothing but negativity in a world that needs positivity. Posted by: ja Location: College Station Thanks for posting this act of kindness. We always hear about the bad stuff, but never enough of the good! Posted by: Devin Location: Bryan I'm a new employee at this Taco Bell and yes, the woman did return to pay for her meal. She returned the favor by complimenting an act of kindness with another one. Posted by: Michael Amos Location: Bryan Thank you for this Blog. I am the assistant manager at this location and its great to see that our hard work and dedication to give our customers the best service does not go unnoticed and is appriectiated Posted by: Barbara Location: Bryan I've said it before... I'll say it again... we are blessed to live in a wonderfully generous and giving community. That simple act of kindness probably made quite an impression on the woman in the car... one of those 'pay it forward' kind of moments. Posted by: Cliff Location: Brenham Yeah. But what does this have to do with Van Halen? |
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