I received one of the best compliments ever the other day.

[LuckyCharms]

I got gas at a full serve station the other day. I know it's surprising they even exist anymore, but there is one in my area.

I had no cash on me, so I asked the woman who pumped my gas if I could put a $5 tip for her on my credit card.

She said that was not allowed, and that me smiling at her was a good enough tip.

I asked her how she knew I was smiling since I had a mask on, and she said she could see the smile in my eyes.

I started stammering like a fool. That seemed like one of the nicest things anyone ever said to me.

[unblock]

1. That's sweet. Wish I could remember my dreams, but they're gone the minute I wake up.

[LuckyCharms]

2. I'm usually done in a minute too.

[ailsagirl]

11. Same here, disappointingly

[Siwsan]

3. I had a similar conversation with a man at Aldi

We kept passing each other, throughout the store. On the last encounter, he looked at me and said how nice it was to be able to tell I was still smiling, even though I was wearing a mask. I told him I was thinking the exact same thing about him.

[LuckyCharms]

4. .

I love hearing about situations that show there is still some warmth left in the world.

[empedocles]

5. There are about a dozen rotating lifeguards at our pool. One lifeguard stands out,

appreciatively looking after the small kids in particular. Really makes a difference.

[BarbaRosa]

6. I once worked as an ORTech,

wearing a mask is part of the job (this was long before it was an infridgement of muh freedumbs). After awhile you develop a communication with your eyes.

[Aristus]

7. Good for you.

And good for her.

There's nothing in the world better-suited to making your heart glow than an sincere, unsolicited compliment.

I'm happy for you.

[LuckyCharms]

8. Thank you, Aristus...

I essentially never get compliments like that one and I was totally unprepared to respond.

[sarge43]

9. Suggestion, LuckyCharms

Send that beautiful woman some flowers.

[Midnight Writer]

10. That's my pick up line.