A Lady asked an old street vendor: “How much do you sell your eggs for?” The old man replied “0.50¢ an egg, madam.” The Lady responde, “I’ll take 6 eggs for $2.00 or I’m leaving.” The old salesman replied, “Buy them at the price you want, Madam. This is a good start for me because I haven’t sold a single egg today and I need this to live.”
She bought her eggs at a bargain price and left with the feeling that she had won. She got into her fancy car and went to a fancy restaurant with her friend. She and her friend ordered what they wanted. They ate a little and left a lot of what they had asked for. So they paid the bill, which was $150. The ladies gave $200 and told the fancy restaurant owner to keep the change as a tip.
This story might seem quite normal to the owner of the fancy restaurant, but very unfair to the egg seller. The question it raises is;
Why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from the needy?
And why are we generous to those who don’t even need our generosity?
We once read somewhere that a father used to buy goods from poor people at a high price, even though he didn’t need the things. Sometimes he paid more for them. His children were amazed. One day they asked him “why are you doing this dad?” The father replied: “It’s charity wrapped in dignity.”
I know that most of you will not share this message, but if you are one of the people who have taken the time to read this far…
Then this message of attempted “humanisation” will have gone one step further in the right direction.
Thank you for stopping in today. Your visit is a blessing.
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16 replies on “Happy post for today”
The story makes a very good point.
It does and it’s very true.
a terrific post. thank you
Thank you Joyce and you’re welcome. These types of posts always make me even more grateful for what I have.
I agree
I like “it’s charity wrapped in dignity.”
Absolutely, it’s so important for people to be able to keep their dignity!
Reblogged this on Carla Loves To Read and commented:
Charity Wrapped in Dignity: A powerful message
Wow, amazing message Deanne. I reblogged this one.
Thanks for the reblog Carla. Yes, such an important message here.
“Why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from the needy?
And why are we generous to those who don’t even need our generosity?”
I have never understood this behavior. It like giving freebies to Movie Stars, they don’t need it. Other people really do. SAD! Thank you for posting Carla.
I myself have never understood the free items celebrities, football players etc. get, they have an opportunity to help the poor. I know many of them do help out which is great to see.
This story is very upsetting. My father taught us to be generous to the poor and not waste money, even if we have it. I can’t imagine not paying the full price for the eggs. (and adding a tip).
I agree full price should be paid plus a tip. The rich have the opportunity to do so much good some do, many don’t.
Your MESSAGE was a blessing!
Thank you very much Rae. We all need to show more empathy towards others!