Heart-warming act at Woolies brings tears to shoppers' eyes
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Appreciate your blessings and treasure the little acts of kindness that life occasionally brings your way. At the Seniors Discount Club, we take great joy in commemorating and showcasing these heart-warming moments, particularly during ordinary activities like supermarket shopping.
One such act of kindness happened at a local Woolworths, leaving many speechless, bringing tears to their eyes.
An unsuspecting Woolworths customer was 'shocked' to receive an unexpected gift after completing her shopping at her local supermarket. Eager to share her experience, the woman from New South Wales posted her heartfelt story on Facebook, explaining what transpired during that fateful trip.
'So, I went to my local Woolies, and they asked if I wanted some flowers for free,' she wrote.
'Yes, please!' She continued, detailing how a kind-hearted store employee surprised her with a $35 bouquet. But the good deed didn't stop there; the woman then paid it forward by gifting the blooms to her mum. How incredibly sweet!
This heart-warming post quickly gained traction as many shoppers appreciated and applauded the kind gesture. One touched person responded, 'That is really lovely of them. I am sure your mum will enjoy them,' while another added, 'What a wonderful gesture.'
Many also chimed in with their feel-good experiences at local supermarkets. One customer shared, 'My local Coles did this the other day to me. A wonderful gesture, as my day was not great until then.'
Another parent recounted how their three-year-old daughter received a free bunch of flowers at their local Woolies, sharing, 'A Woolies lady gave my daughter a bouquet, and my daughter was so chuffed. She was smiling the whole time we were shopping.'
This little token of happiness prompted the young girl to want to make someone else feel special too. 'Since then, she's wanted to give someone else flowers to make them feel special. So one morning, we went in and bought some flowers, and my daughter gifted them to a lovely old lady,' the proud parent mentioned.
Another grateful shopper acknowledged the Woolworths staff from Baldivis, saying, 'Shout out to the staff at Woolworths in Baldivis. Thank you for my free bunch of flowers. They are beautiful. I didn't expect it; I was just there shopping for groceries.'
When a news outlet approached a Woolworths spokesperson to learn more about these random acts of kindness, they were informed that it's not uncommon for staff to surprise customers in this manner.
'We try to bring a little good to our customers every day. This is just one example of the many acts of kindness our team members perform daily,' the spokesperson said.
'These unexpected gifts often pop up on a discretionary basis and will vary across our stores all over the country. We hope the customer enjoyed the gesture.'
Small acts of kindness can remarkably uplift our spirits and remind us of the importance of treating others with love and respect. So, why not spread some joy and seize the opportunity to perform a random act of kindness? You never know whose day you might brighten!
What are your thoughts on these stories, members? Do you have any heart-warming tales to share? Perhaps a stranger surprised you with a bouquet, or maybe you decided to make someone's day by performing a kind gesture yourself? Share your stories with us in the comments; we would be delighted to read them!
One such act of kindness happened at a local Woolworths, leaving many speechless, bringing tears to their eyes.
An unsuspecting Woolworths customer was 'shocked' to receive an unexpected gift after completing her shopping at her local supermarket. Eager to share her experience, the woman from New South Wales posted her heartfelt story on Facebook, explaining what transpired during that fateful trip.
'So, I went to my local Woolies, and they asked if I wanted some flowers for free,' she wrote.
'Yes, please!' She continued, detailing how a kind-hearted store employee surprised her with a $35 bouquet. But the good deed didn't stop there; the woman then paid it forward by gifting the blooms to her mum. How incredibly sweet!
The shopper was shocked when a store employee gave her a $35 bouquet. Credit: Facebook.
This heart-warming post quickly gained traction as many shoppers appreciated and applauded the kind gesture. One touched person responded, 'That is really lovely of them. I am sure your mum will enjoy them,' while another added, 'What a wonderful gesture.'
Many also chimed in with their feel-good experiences at local supermarkets. One customer shared, 'My local Coles did this the other day to me. A wonderful gesture, as my day was not great until then.'
Another parent recounted how their three-year-old daughter received a free bunch of flowers at their local Woolies, sharing, 'A Woolies lady gave my daughter a bouquet, and my daughter was so chuffed. She was smiling the whole time we were shopping.'
This little token of happiness prompted the young girl to want to make someone else feel special too. 'Since then, she's wanted to give someone else flowers to make them feel special. So one morning, we went in and bought some flowers, and my daughter gifted them to a lovely old lady,' the proud parent mentioned.
Another grateful shopper acknowledged the Woolworths staff from Baldivis, saying, 'Shout out to the staff at Woolworths in Baldivis. Thank you for my free bunch of flowers. They are beautiful. I didn't expect it; I was just there shopping for groceries.'
When a news outlet approached a Woolworths spokesperson to learn more about these random acts of kindness, they were informed that it's not uncommon for staff to surprise customers in this manner.
'We try to bring a little good to our customers every day. This is just one example of the many acts of kindness our team members perform daily,' the spokesperson said.
'These unexpected gifts often pop up on a discretionary basis and will vary across our stores all over the country. We hope the customer enjoyed the gesture.'
Small acts of kindness can remarkably uplift our spirits and remind us of the importance of treating others with love and respect. So, why not spread some joy and seize the opportunity to perform a random act of kindness? You never know whose day you might brighten!
What are your thoughts on these stories, members? Do you have any heart-warming tales to share? Perhaps a stranger surprised you with a bouquet, or maybe you decided to make someone's day by performing a kind gesture yourself? Share your stories with us in the comments; we would be delighted to read them!
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