A simple hello

The other day I went shopping with my sister and as we waited in line to check out at one of the stores, I realized a had an extra coupon for 20 percent off anything in the store. I had already given Ash one since she was the only one buying anything from this store, so I thought I might as well give the other one away since I would not be coming back the next day before the coupon expired.

That's when this couple walked up behind us in line.

I instantly thought, "Oh, I'll just give the coupon to them," but then something stopped me. I started thinking and wondering if I should or if they would think I was weird for talking to them. It took me a minute before deciding that it honestly didn't matter because I was just trying to be nice and if I didn't, I knew I would regret not asking if they wanted it. I mean it would've just gone to waste.

So, I turned around and asked if they'd like the coupon.

The reaction I got was nothing like I imagined. I could not have picked a better couple to give it to.

When I told them I wasn't going to use it and asked if they would like it, they thanked me and said that I just made their day because they were worried they weren't even going to have enough to buy the one shirt the guy needed. They thought they would have just the exact amount of change to pay for it and that now with the coupon they were able to buy it and not have to worry about not having enough money.

Wow.

Then, as we waited in line, I overheard the lady telling her husband that she felt truly blessed and that I had really just made her day.

I never thought that would have happened. I honestly couldn't have decided to ask a better couple if they would like the coupon.

They made my day.

And they made me think about using my first instinct. As soon as they walked up behind us, I knew I should give the coupon to them, but when I started thinking about what others would think, I reconsidered.

I should never waste my time considering what others deem acceptable or weird. And why should I think turning around and asking them a simple question would be abnormal? I just feel like everyone is so caught up in their fast paced lifestyles, not many people are taking the time to just talk to people anymore, even if you don't know them.

I am not trying to say I don't do the same thing. For example, being home this summer has brought along many awkward experiences. I didn't live at home last summer, so I didn't have to worry about how to react when you pass an old high school classmate or teacher. But this summer I have had to deal with exactly that. It's awkward! I mean, do you just say hi, stop and talk or completely ignore them because that's probably what happened in high school anyway. I don't know the right answer, but I like to at least say hi, to most people anyway. There are a select few people who I turn down an aisle early, just to avoid contact with them.

I think the couple behind me in line reminded me of one of the posts I wrote earlier in my blog. The goal I had set for myself to just say hi to a random person each day because not only does it make my day more eventful, it makes me happier and it could also make their day as well.

So, hello there! I hope you enjoy this beautiful day!