Act of Kindness and Goodwill
Act of Kindness and Goodwill
Mr. Imran was just getting ready to leave his office, and he remembered that: his wife had asked him to bring 1KG of Apples. When He stepped out from his office, he saw an ill-looking old woman across the road. She was selling fresh Apples on the street. Mr. Phillips usually buys Apples from a grocery shop, few blocks away from his office, but since he was in hurry to reach home today, he thought about buying them from across the road at that time.
He went to the old woman and asked her the price of Apples. She quoted $7 per 1KG. He told, “But the store, from where I usually buy, gives for $5 per 1KG, and can you not give me for the same price?” The Old Lady replied politely, “No Sir, I cannot afford to match that price. I can sell them to you at $6 per 1KG. That’s best I can afford to give you for.” Mr. Phillips told her, “never mind”. He left in his car towards the usual grocery shop.
He went inside and picked up a good bunch of Apples. He went to the cashier to pay for them, but he was surprised when the cashier told him that price per 1KG is $10. He told the cashier, “I have been buying Apples from here only for few years, and this is a steep price increase. In this regard, can’t you offer me a better deal for being a loyal customer?” The manager refused him. He told Mr. Phillips, “Sorry Sir, but our prices are fixed, we do not bargain.” Mr. Phillips felt little bad with that flat attitude. He thought for a second and put those Apples back. He went back to the old woman. She recognized him instantly and told him, “Sir, I can’t match that price; I won’t be able to earn any profit.”
Mr. Imran told her, “Don’t worry about the price; I will pay you $10 Per KG! Now; please give me 2KG.” The Old Lady got very happy, and she packed 2KGs of Apples and said, “I can’t take $10 but I will take $7 per KG. I appreciate your kindness.” She also told him, “My Husband used to own a small fruit shop but he got very sick. We have no child or any relatives who could support us. We had to sell his shop to cover his medical bills, but he could not survive.” Tears were flowing from her eyes. She said, “But now to support myself, I am trying to sell Apples, so that I may survive in this life.
Mr. Imran told her, “Do not worry. You are doing well, and from tomorrow onward, I will only buy Apples from you.” He pulled out his wallet, gave her $100 extra, and said, “Take this, Bring more different fruits to sell tomorrow and consider this an advance payment for fruits. I will be buying from you. You can earn more if you have more choices of fruits to sell.” The Old Lady thanked him.
Later, He recommended many of his colleagues to buy fruits from that woman. Moreover, with the support from Mr. Phillips and many other buyers, she made a better living.
Moral: Often we choose to go in big malls or big grocery shops for a shopping. We always pay the fixed price without bargaining. That is fine as we all have choices, and people who run their businesses have their liabilities too. However, we need to spare a moment and think why we have no courage or reason to bargain while shopping at big shops – and why we try to bargain heavily with small street vendors? Think wisely. Always be helpful and supportive to someone who works hard to earn and has a need for it. Think, what Mr. Imran had thought for a while, and why he decided to buy from the old woman.
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Kindness and Goodwill
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