One day, I picked up my daughter Eloise from school and went to the supermarket for a few things. I was hoping to be in and out1.
I found a short line with just one person in front of me. It was a/an2woman, and she was paying for her things with only 3. After a long day at work, I was unhappy with this old woman.
But then I watched the young clerk(职员). He helped her 4 her change, so carefully taking it from her shaking hands. I5him repeatedly(重复地) say to her: “Yes, madam.” When she asked if she had enough to buy a bag, he told her she did. Then he went two lines over to get6 for her. Never once did this clerk get annoyed or roll his eyes. He was patientand kind.
As I was watching him, I saw Eloise was too. I realized that my daughter was learning an important 7 from a complete stranger.
8 the woman was finished, the clerk began ringing up (把……的费用相加) my things and thanked me 9 my patience. I thanked him too.
Then we left the supermarket with a full bag, but also with a10full of thankfulness for such an important lesson.
