Customers Look In Horror As Man’s Card Is Declined, Then Cashier Reaches Across The Counter
By Michele
Everyone can agree that one of the most embarrassing things that can happen is getting your card declined at the checkout counter while there are people behind you. At that exact moment, it feels like all eyes are on you and you want to just jump into a deep, dark hole.
One man recently experienced this situation. Only, no one really expected what happened next. Tim McKellar was standing in line at a Dollar Store when he noticed an elderly man in front of him trying to scan his card to pay for his purchases. Only problem? He couldn’t remember his pin. The card was declined.
Tim shared in his Facebook post,
“He tried a couple different times when another lady offered to help him again with no luck.”
Jacob Wittman was working at the cash that day and seeing this veteran getting his card declined broke his heart. In fact, he couldn’t watch this guy keep swiping and getting his card declined any longer.
That’s when the cashier decided to step in, and change the fate of this veteran’s day…
Tim wrote on Facebook: “That’s when the cashier Jacob Wittman pulled his wallet out and told the lady (who had been helping) to scan his card.” If that isn’t the sweetest thing you’ve heard in a while, I don’t know what is.
The veteran, seeming a bit confused as to what just transpired, asked the cashier if he just paid for his grocery items.
Jacob responded,
“Yes sir I did. And, you don’t owe me a dime.”
Tim, so moved by the human connection that had just taken place before him – felt the strong need to record it, post it, and share it with the world.
He ended his post with,
“Now this kid obviously makes minimum wage or real close to it and probably didn’t have the extra money to spare. I thanked him for what he had done, asked for his name and took his picture. Let’s give this Good Samaritan the acknowledgement that he deserves.”
And the “acknowledgement that Jacob deserves” was certainly shown – as the post has received over 3,000 positive reactions and has been shared over 1,400 times.
Inspired readers have responded with comments such as,
“Such an awesome act of kindness. Sending you a big hug and many blessings from miles and miles away.”
And,
“Jacob, you are a good-hearted young man. Thank you for helping the elderly and veterans. God bless you!”
And,
“God bless you young man. So many people could learn from you, what it is to show kindness. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you.”
It’s simple acts of kindness such as this, of one human being reaching out to another in need, which are making a difference in our world. Let us all learn from Jacob’s loving gesture, and seek out people in our own lives who would benefit from a little support. Because after all, at some point in our lives we’ll all take a turn being “that person” who needs it.
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