I am not a Walmart shopper. Let me rephrase that, I am not a willing Walmart shopper. I wasn’t born yesterday. I have been treated rudely often enough by Walmart employees to not be a believer in their customer service commercials. Oh, the post I could write about the things employees at Walmart have said to me over the years. Shesh! …BUT! Although, I do most of my grocery shopping elsewhere, I am constantly sucked in. I average about once a week. They have stuff I need and usually the lowest price around.
HOWEVER, the other day, I actually left Walmart with a smile on my face. Don’t fall over dead or call me a liar! I know, I know, Doesn’t sound possible, BUT, as I am checking out, an older gentleman, I am guessing in his 70s strikes up a friendly conversation with my girl and I (already, this is far far above the normal courtesy that I find there) and then he starts to sing to us! An old song about loving your mother. He is singing to my daughter. I melted.
Everyone walking by, and everyone standing near (which is a lot of people) are turning and staring and giving him the “What in the world are you doing?!” look and the “You are an idiot” look. The look I am giving him? The “You have made my day” look.
People that think that he has lost his mind, I say that he may be one of the few in that store that has found it! What a joy to see a kind soul that is actually enjoying his job in customer service and is actually in the business of serving! It was, by far, my best experience at Walmart ever. I thanked him, but it just didn’t seem like enough.
❤ this makes my heart smile! Have a blessed day sister!
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Have a great weekend!
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How refreshing!
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That was an amazing experience! I wish I could have been there!
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This restores our faith in humanity and what an amazing act, I was told a story of a department store in the UK called John Lewis where a lady told one of the assistants it was her birthday. She climbed on top of the counter and sang happy birthday to the lady. There are good people out there and sometimes we have to give them the opportunity to shine.
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that is awesome! you are right!
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for real! i felt pretty special to be there 🙂
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There are still some good people in this world…surprisingly, even at Walmart. Lol 😉
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This sounds wonderful 🙂
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In Belgium on the streets and in the supermarkets you see so many faces ‘hanging down to up the ground’. those who have a smile on their face are often looked at as extraterrestrials.
Though those who think we should act more positively and share good thoughts and good aspirations, should continue to have their mouth corners up so that they can fire others to have a nice face also.
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smiles are contagious!!!
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My wife works at WalMart. I know a lot of those older greeters they are gems. Many disabled far more then me, they offer me a scooter, but I politely smile and refuse saying, “I must them (my legs) or loose them!” They all know what I am talking about.
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i was hoping with this post to get many many “you are wrong! and here is a wonderful person working at walmart…” stories! what an opportunity a walmart worker has! so many people pass through the store daily! your wife must be one of those people that belong in my story as the exception!
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I too loathe my trips to walmart for the very same reasons. If you happened to get his name you might just try calling his supervisor and letting them know that he is the only person EVER to have made your time at walmart enjoyable. I actually gave a teller at the DMV ten dollars once because she wasn’t rude to me like so many had been before her. Thanks for sharing your story.
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what a wonderful idea! i didn’t get his name (very unfortunately) but i will look for him and hopefully can find him and pass on the compliment to his supervisor! thank you!
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God is so very good isn’t he? He has a way of keeping us on our toes even when we have lost all confidence in something or someone!
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What a big thing kindness can do!
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Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!
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Lol. I work at Wal-Mart in Oklahoma. I understand your desire not go into Wal-Mart. I’m glad you were treated well. As a cashier, I try to make my customers enjoy their time in my line. I feel bad when they have a long wait. Good piece on Wal-Mart.
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Yay! I am so glad to hear that! Walmart (and the world) need more people like you!!!
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There are still some kind people in the world ! Great story.
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Next time you go to Walmart, you and your little girl might try singing to the staff!! It might make their day? 🙂 x
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me singing? that would not make their day!!! ha! but madison could! it is so true! if i want people to be kind, IT STARTS WITH ME!
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Friends don’t let friends shop at W*lm*art!
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love it!
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I loved your story though!!
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Most of my experiences at Walmart have been pleasant but none like what you described. Reading this made my day. Thanks.
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definitely all walmarts are not created equally! i completely believe that it depends on the management…like most stores
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Sweet.
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Funny! Love these seasoned older people who can bring joy back into our youth. I have never had a bad experience at any Walmart! So funny, however im more of a Target fan. I love the greeters! They always make my day! So happy to hear you had a good experience. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
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happy happy thanksgiving to you and your family!
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Caroline,
Well, I am a Wal-Mart shopper. Quite frequently as a matter of fact, but, not by choice. It is the only major chain in this podunk town. But, such is life. I’m not certain how I can still post, as my page has been deleted, though, glad I can converse in this forum to you and others gracious in their support of what used to be. Smile!
ichibon
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really? make a new page 🙂
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I loved this! How delightful that must have been! Thanks for sharing.
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It’s all about perspective! He’s probably there not because he has to be, but he wants to be. He’s 70 you say! Probably enjoying his life in retirement, and there to bring smiles to little girls and harried mothers! Probably made his day too!
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i hope it did! his kindness was contagious
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That’s amazing!
Isabelle xx
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I love this! When my children like something it trumps everything else!
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absolutely!!!
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Wow! Very nice.
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Hi Caroline. I noticed that you’d ‘liked’ my own blog and so I clicked on yours to take a look around and see what I could find. I liked this story straight off…. reminds me of one of my own experiences a couple of years ago on the London tube between myself and a lone flute player. I think you’ve inspired me to get that one down at long last! I’m glad I came to visit from Liverpool… you take care. G. 🙂
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sounds wonderful!
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