I had a lovely encounter today at Costco, with an employee.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

We were running low on household paper goods (tp, kleenex, paper towels) and I wanted to stock up before my surgery happens. We don't have a date yet, but we will, soon. I want to be ready!

Anyway. The person at the door who checks your receipt asked me if I'd like some help getting the load into my car. I said "Sure!" She hollered at a guy in a Costco vest who came over and we walked out to my car.

Got the trunk open and he started loading stuff in. I offered to tip him but he said he couldn't accept it; he'd get in trouble! I said I was sorry to hear that but I sure did appreciate his very timely help. He even took my cart!

He brightened my day and I hope I brightened his.

[Diamond_Dog]

1. Sometimes it's just little courtesies that restore our faith in human beings!

That fellow sure did brighten your day. And it sounds like he was more than happy to help you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. I hear you, my dear Diamond_Dog, and everything you said is true!

He could not have been nicer.

[intrepidity]

2. Costco rocks. May be going today also.

Hope you're feeling well Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Costco sure does rock, my dear intrepidity!

I am feeling quite well, thank you! A bit tired from the trip, however.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. I love Costco

Thank you for posting this story

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. I love Costco too, and thank you for responding, my dear LetMyPeopleVote!

[FakeNoose]

4. What a nice young man

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thanks for your generous remark, my dear FakeNoose!

[Clouds Passing]

5. Stocking up before surgery is an act of self-care.Glad you're having a good time of it 😀

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Absolutely it is an act of self-care and having fun is a Bonus!

Thank you for your lovely comments, my dear Clouds Passing!

[MIButterfly]

11. I'm so glad to hear about this, CaliforniaPeggy!

It's these little acts of kindness that help to restore my faith in mankind. When I go out in public and interact with someone who's kind or friendly or helpful or just simply smiles at me, it makes my whole day! I feel so good about it.

I'm glad this happened to you today. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Thanks so much for your beautiful remarks, my dear MIButterfly!

I feel the same way; interacting with friendly people can really perk up your day and theirs too!

[rurallib]

12. Gotta say, Costco has gone over and above 5 times in the last couple months for me

don't want to go into detail. And their prices are not going up as fast as other places - at least for what we buy.

While I am here, here is hope for a successful outcome.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. Thanks for your very kind words and wishes, my dear rurallib!

I'm glad they put their best foot forward for you when you truly needed it.

I'm hoping for a successful outcome too. Fingers crossed!

[AllaN01Bear]

13. kindness and pay it foreward still exsists.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. They sure do still exist, my dear AllaNO1Bear! I think they always will.

[MontanaMama]

14. Thank you for the happy story, CP.

We need each and every one of these! And Costco…they just keep overachieving.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. I sure do agree with you, my dear MontanaMama! We need our happy stories, more than ever.

That's why I posted it. We all need cheering up, no matter how briefly.

[stage left]

15. you are such a kind person

how could anyone not be kind in return?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. Aw, thank you so much, my dear stage left!

What a sweet thing to say.

[dem4decades]

16. Love Costco, good luck Peggy with your surgery.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Thanks so much for your lovely sentiments, my dear dem4decades! I expect to come out totally well. n/t

[LoisB]

17. Costco is THE place.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. It sure is, my dear LoisB! I LOVE the place. n/t

[rubbersole]

18. I'm sure you made his day!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. I sure hope so too, my dear rubbersole!

[Wednesdays]

19. A relative of mine works for Costco.

The way they treat their employees is phenomenal. Morale is off the charts.

The positive attitude gets passed on to their customers.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. I have read about this, and I'm sure the positive attitude is very beneficial for all.

I am very happy to support the entire organization.

[HAB911]

20. Never a bad experience at Costco!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. You got that right, my dear HAB911!

[multigraincracker]

21. Costco pay almost 40% more for their employees.

They get a discount on company stock making them almost an employee owned business. That is the most efficient way to run a business.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. Thanks for your informative response, my dear multigraincracker!

I'd heard that this is an almost employee owned business and I was happy for them. Giving the employees a stake in the business makes them want to see it thrive. Very smart!

[Picaro]

22. You are such a positive person

Hope the surgery goes well.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. Thank you, my dear Picaro!

I do try to be; sometimes I fail. Part of being human!

I hope so too. Thanks!

[mountain grammy]

24. Glad you're out and about CP.

We went yesterday and I argued with my husband and I won!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. Thanks for your lovely remarks, my dear mountain grammy!

Good for you! Husbands don't always win, I have found.

[niyad]

29. Thank you for sharing this heart-and-spirit-lifting story with us, MsPeggy.

So desperately needed afternall the insanity yesterday. Vibes headed your way for a smooth and easy procedure and recovery and healing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. Aw, thank you so much, my dear niyad . . .

I appreciate your lovely remarks.

And your vibes help me to not worry about things that I have no control over.

[malaise]

32. Wonderful

My Dear CaliforniaPeggy

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. Ah, you're too kind, my dear malaise!

Thanks for chiming in.

[malaise]

42. Been preoccupied with this coming TS/Hurricane Melissa

[JMCKUSICK]

41. That's such a sweet story, CaliforniaPeggy,

I really do love great customer service. My dream job would be to set up a consultation company focusing on service and attitude.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. Thanks for your lovely remarks, my dear JMCKUSICK!

Your dream job sounds like it would be very rewarding!

[Wifes husband]

43. I am a big Costco fan

Just had their salmon for supper. Not cheap, but it is absolutely the best. Restaurant quality. Their hamburger is the best. (5 pounds in 1 pound portions). No need to drain the fat off.

Their gasoline is tier one, at sale prices. I have been using the optical department for a decade or more, and they are not a discount outfit. I wear Stetson frames and I have advanced lenses. The doctor was recommended by the doctor who did my cataract surgery. Never had my glasses fitted better, and I have been wearing glasses for over 70 years!
They are just the best

[CaliforniaPeggy]

46. Thanks for your illuminating remarks, my dear Wifes husband! You are absolutely right.

[North Coast Lawyer]

44. Cool

While many online people seem to bitch incessantly the actual world is full of decent people doing decent stuff. Encountering these people restores one's faith in humanity.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. And you know just how easy it is to help someone feel better, my dear North Coast Lawyer! It's very easy.

My faith in humanity gets restored on a nearly daily basis.

[herding cats]

48. Such a lovely story, Peggy.

Thank you for sharing! I hope you're feeling well.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. Thanks so much, my dear herding cats!

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I am feeling well. My surgery has not yet been scheduled.

[herding cats]

50. I'd like to take this moment to wish you the absolute best outcome.

I'm about to have to go in for another surgery myself in my own cancer battle. Which always makes me feel pressed for time to bestow my thoughts.

Be well and live all your beautiful days to the fullest. You've always been a bright spot and deserve not to have to endure a long cancer treatment, so I wish you success and health kind lady!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. That is so very kind of you! Thank you so much, my dear herding cats. To take your own limited time . . .

to wish me all these very good things. Well, I'm almost speechless.

[bamagal62]

52. That's great to hear.

I love Costco. I will say, that Publix is the same. I loved, when my mom was able to go to the grocery store, that they would take her groceries out to her car and would not accept a tip.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

54. I've heard good things about Publix too. We need more stores like these two!

Thanks for chiming in, my dear bamagal62!

[bamagal62]

59. Well, there are good

And bad things about Publix. But at least they help with the groceries!

[LisaM]

53. That used to be the norm. It seems like the Dark Ages now...

but it used to be that all grocery stores hired high school kids to carry your groceries to the car and load them.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

55. I dimly remember those days too, my dear LisaM. They are gone now.

And I guess the teens have better things to do these days.

[LisaM]

58. And they wonder why shoplifting is up.

When they bagged and carried out your groceries, the opportunity for shoplifting was pretty much zilch. Surprise that it's not like that now.

[Hekate]

56. The year before I had my left knee replaced & during my recovery two stores stood out: Trader Joe's & Costco

In both places I was asked if I wanted help loading my car and I said, “Yes!” TJ’s got me used to it, and if the employee at Costco forgot, I knew I could ask.

What a blessing. They even pushed my cart.

After I recovered and was no longer leaning heavily on a cane, I went up to the manager’s desk at TJ’s and told them just how much it had meant to me. I can’t remember if I tried to find someone at Costco (it’s so much bigger and more complex) but I hope I did.

Best of luck and restored health to you, Dear Peggy, and accept all the help you need getting there.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

57. Thank you for your wonderful story, my dear Hekate!

How fortunate to have those employees help you. I've had complete strangers ask if they can help me load my car, and I always say yes. It is truly life-saving.

And thank you for your good wishes on my upcoming surgery. Believe me, I'm not shy about asking for help! There are many folks who will help.

[mgardener]

60. I buy food for our local food shelf

The staff at Sam's club could not be nicer. They don't accept tips either.

Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

[LittleGirl]

61. I've always had a positive experience with Costco employees

they are the best of the best...well, most of them. wink

The customers though. I don't know why but the Concord (CA) Costco has the meanest and nastiest customers ever. Just trying to get a parking space there is a battle of wits. People speeding around to get a spot! It's so bad, I wish I had another Costco I could go to closer, but alas.

Thank you for sharing this wonderful exchange to remind us that there are good people in this world still and Costco has some of the finest employees around here. I dread shopping there but they have some of the best offers out and I like that they take care of their employees with a good salary and benefits. Haven't been to Walmart in decades because of their business practices and how awful they treat their employees. Less pay, not enough hours for benefits, employees get on SNAP benefits, which is wage theft to me.

Thanks for sharing something positive in this world today. hugs .xx

[peacebuzzard]

62. This makes me want to shop there. I didn't know all this about Costco.

I went there once, oh so long ago, just to check it out; I thought it was just like another Sam's Club.
Which really never suited me, Walmart will do for what I need and I do not need to fill out forms for the membership. My company even provides a substantial discount for the Sam's Club or it might even be Costco...Does Costco require a membership? I thought both of those stores required an extra annual fee.
But after your story, I may give Costco another try even though it is quite a bit further of a drive.
Lovely tale, dear Peggy; I wish you the best on your upcoming surgery.