Week 48: Candy Bars for Clerks

I came up with an idea five years ago during a previous round of Kindness Countdown that I've made a part of my life ever since. It goes like this:

When I notice a store clerk is having a rough day, or the person in line behind me has sad eyes, or someone near me in line gets excited about a snack I add to my cart at checkout when at Trader Joes or TJ Maxx, I add on a treat. 

Here are some examples:

1. When I'm checking out at Trader Joes or TJ Maxx, the two places with healthier snacks near the registers, and an employee or another customer says they like what I chose, or they've been meaning to try it, I add on another pack and give it to them as I'm leaving.
   
   
2. If I notice a clerk at the grocery store dealing with a tough customer in line ahead of me, when it's my turn to check out I say, "There are so many candy bar options to choose from, too many I like. What's your favorite?" And then when they tell me I say "Good choice!," put one or two (depending what they choose - I’m always a sucker for a Snickers) on the belt, and ask them to keep it/one out of the bag...and then I hand it back to them before I walk away. 

It's such a simple idea, and inexpensive, but one that brings a smile to faces every single time.  

Give it a try sometime and I promise you too will be smiling ear to ear! 😊