I was at Citi Hardware earlier, looking for a universal adapter.
Noticing there weren’t any adapters left, I asked help from one of the store clerks.
He checked the stash for a while and shrugged.
“Looks like we’re out of stock, ma’am,” he said.
Being the persistent and annoying girl that I am, I looked around and thought, “With the size of their facility, it’s impossible that they don’t have any pieces left.”
A few minutes later, another employee came to assist me. He said, “How can I help you?”
I said I needed two universal adapters.
He nodded and walked away. Several minutes passed and he came back with two universal adapters.
Obviously, I thanked him sincerely and gave him my smile.
I am not judging anyone and saying the second person is better than the first. I’m not perfect.
However, I realized that many people can offer help, but not all of them can truly ‘help’ us.
Initiative makes a difference.
People who go out of their way to help you are the true, hidden universal adapters this world needs.
Tricia Hingpit 