Post #1021991
2026-04-09 05:36 UTC
Replies (14)
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@czarbucks@vmst.io 2026-04-09 12:44
@chestas@aus.social We had a construction project last year that was on permit, so were visited many times by (the same) inspector. I noticed the first time that he sat in his truck wolfing down a sandwich, so I mentioned that he must have a very busy day. He was deprecating, but said yes, he kept going. Every subsequent time I had something waiting for him - chocolate, a drink, energy bars. At the final inspection he thanked me for my kindness. He knew his stuff, and kept our project and finished rooms safe. I think we helped each other.
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@sister_ratched@toot.community 2026-04-09 05:45
@chestas 👏👏👏🧡
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@dancingtreefrog@mastodon.social 2026-04-09 06:43
@chestas [Instead of hating your enemy] “On the contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.'” – Romans 12:20
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@boss@xarxamontgri.masto.host 2026-04-09 07:06
@chestas And where do you live? Just to put a context to your toot.
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@fluffydotorg@sfba.social 2026-04-09 07:11
@chestas I hold the door for colleagues no matter who they are. It's appreciated equally by custodians and executives.
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@OohOkayKay@beige.party 2026-04-09 08:00
@chestas I agree! I found a walking cane left behind in a shopping cart. Because there was a phone number on it, I called them to say I found it and if they were close by, I'd drop it off to them. When I got to the door with the cane, he tried to give me money. I refused and told him about when my dad forgot his cane and a nice lady brought it too our house. I remember the relief on my dad's face. He was already tired from trip to the mall and having to back to retrace his steps would have been exhausting. Being kind is a little thing that can mean so much to others.
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@Sfwmson@universeodon.com 2026-04-09 10:56
@chestas A small act of kindness may soon be forgotten by the person who acts, but it's long remembered by the person who recieves it. Well done.
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@BackFromTheDud@mas.to 2026-04-09 13:01
@chestas good manners cost nothing, and are more valuable than diamonds. No idea where that came from, but it's true
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@falcennial@mastodon.social 2026-04-09 13:19
@chestas kindness in spirit, in word, and in deed makes the world better and lovely indeed.
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@trouble@masto.ai 2026-04-09 13:58
@chestas something as simple as saying "good morning", "thank you", and "have a nice day" cost absolutely nothing but half a breath, and can improve everyone's day, including your own! I always find myself smiling a little after saying that to someone, even in passing.
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@nils_berger@sw-development-is.social 2026-04-10 07:35
@chestas it is really shocking how little people care nowadays. I was in a shop the other day when a clerk dropped a box full of items. I helped pick everything up. At first the clerk was confused and asked me to leave it to her. Than she thanked me and told me that it _never_ happens that people help her or her colleagues.
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@anne_twain@theblower.au 2026-04-12 03:26
@chestas When I offer tradies a hot or cold drink, they always say "No, I'm right thanks". I think they must have fridges and coffee makers in their big utes.
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@marsfield@mastodon.social 2026-04-12 03:41
@chestas Kindness is the best resistance.
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@khoji@ieji.de 2026-04-12 09:01
@chestas Recently, when I see someone I’ve seen around for a while who looks interesting, stylish or just impressive, I’ve started taking the time to stop, say Hi, and acknowledge that I just appreciate their presence. So far, the results have always been very positive.