A Hot Slice Of Kindness

(I am working at a pizza shop on a busy Friday night. There are about five customers waiting in line. I hand the first customer her slice, and move on.)

Customer: “Excuse me, I don’t like the slice I ordered. I want a new one.”

Me: “I’m sorry, ma’am; but I can’t just give you another slice.”

Customer: “But I don’t want this one anymore! I demand to speak to who is in charge. How am I supposed to eat something I don’t like?!”

(I ask my boss, and he tells me to give her a free slice to avoid an argument. I get the customer a new slice, and am finally able to take care of the other customers. An hour later, my coworker hands me a hot chocolate.)

Coworker: “Here, this hot chocolate is for you.”

Me: “Oh, thanks!”

Coworker: “I didn’t get it; one of the customers who was in here before works at the coffee place. He saw you deal with that difficult customer, so he brought you the hot chocolate for free.”

(This small act of kindness made my entire night brighter. The next time I see him, he will be getting a free slice of pizza!)