People Share The Random Heartfelt Acts Of Kindness That Touched Their Lives

When life starts to get tough, it’s always nice to have somebody by your side to lift you up, even if that person is a total stranger. A small act of kindness can go a long way, to lift your spirits – whether it’s somebody paying for your drink at the local coffee shop, or just complimenting you on your new haircut.

It’s easy to dramatically say you’ve “lost your faith in humanity” when it just hasn’t been your day, your month, or even your year. But corny Friends references aside, there are plenty of good people in the world who will happily put a smile on your face, and some love back in your heart. Here are some true stories of incredible acts of kindness that have turned people’s days around…

All You Need Is Coffee

I was having a really terrible day because I tanked a job interview, so I went through the Starbucks drive-thru to get a coffee. As I pulled up to the window, I couldn’t find my wallet. I was searching frantically through my bag and the car, but it was nowhere to be found. Thoroughly embarrassed, I pulled up to the window, apologized, and told the woman that I must have forgotten my wallet.

I offered to go home and return with the money to pay for the drink that they had already made for me. She smiled and passed the coffee through my window and said, “This one’s on me. Have a good rest of your day!” Her kindness totally caught me off guard. I thanked her profusely and drove off. I may or may not have teared up a little. It had been a very bad day. Reddit user: ranillabean

(Don’t) Take A Seat

A while ago, there was a series of bike seat thefts in my area. Basically, it was a group of bored high school kids who were finding locked up bikes, popping the seats off, and throwing them into the nearest garbage cans (or the nearest rivers). It was pretty much a series of jerk moves meant to ruin a stranger’s day. Anyway, I parked my bike outside a store one day and went in for around 20 minutes.

When I came outside, there was this guy standing by my bike. He said some kid had tried to take the seat, so he stopped him and stood guard by my bike. I was pretty blown away. This guy couldn’t have known when I’d be back. It actually made me feel bad that I took so long, but grateful that this stranger had decided to look out for me. Reddit user: [redacted]

I Like Your Mustache

Today I was on campus feeling really terrible. I was just eating a slice of pizza on break, when I heard, “Hey!” I looked up and a super cute female was walking toward me. I tensed up a little and wondered if I was doing something wrong, like sitting in a teacher-only area or something. But, guess what? That wasn’t the case at all.

She said, “I like your mustache,” and flashed me a tiny smile. As soon as I could smile back and say, “Thank you,” she had passed me and disappeared into a crowd of people walking by. But that interaction still meant a lot to me on a really bad day. One random compliment from a complete stranger can do wonders. Reddit user: I_had_to_know_too

She Took The Lead

A guy I used to teach with lost his mom, suddenly, a few years back. He was a reception teacher, so the kids he worked with were 4 and 5 years old. He had explained to the children that he’d had some very sad news and that he might be a little quiet. One afternoon, it all got a bit much and he couldn’t quite find his feet.

One of the little girls saw that he was struggling, marched to the front of the classroom, picked up a storybook, and just started reading it aloud. It took ages, but she read the whole book. By the end, she had the entire class listening to it on the carpet. After that, he felt able to face the world again, and she was super proud that she had read a story to everybody. Reddit user: gypsy_accountant

Achilles Heel

I was walking in heels for the first time, and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I was wobbling around the entire time, moving at a snail’s pace, and you can probably guess what happened next: I fell down, face first, on my hands and knees. So embarrassing. But there was this girl, nearby, who saw me fall. She rushed to my side and helped me up. Then she ran away before I could thank her. Thanks, kind stranger. Thank you.

She didn’t know me at all, and probably had somewhere else to be, but she took time out of her day to help me survive my first high heels experience. I guess this is what they mean when people say that women should lift each other up. That girl literally lifted me off the ground after I fell on my face. Reddit user: RatherBeRed

My Kind Valentine

It was another Valentine’s Day spent single. It was also my first year away from home, while at university, so I didn’t have my family to spend time with and to distract me. All my friends either had plans with their SOs or were too busy to hang out. I was struggling with midterms in several very difficult classes, I missed my family, and I was very lonely.

I was starting to hate college. Then I got a package in the mail. It was from a friend of my mom’s, who I talked to, at a party, one time. She didn’t have any daughters of her own, and we got along well, but I never really spoke to her after that one time at the party. When I opened the package, I found a gorgeous, long, gray, pearl necklace, with a note. The note said, “Every girl deserves a valentine, and no one deserves it more than an independent, hardworking, beautiful girl like you.”

I still cry every time I wear the necklace, or even think about it. No one has ever been that sweet to me or done something so thoughtful for me like that, with no obligations whatsoever. I want to do this for someone else someday. Reddit user: embossed

Doting And Divorced Dad

My great aunt was eating out at a restaurant during Christmas time. She watched a man and his daughter eat at the next table over and noticed how nice the father was being to his daughter. He was listening so intently to every word she was saying, sharing all his food with her, and just looked so happy to be there with her.

My great aunt was touched and decided to pay for his bill. The father came over in tears, thanking her, and saying he only gets to see his daughter once a month due to a divorce. She had made somebody’s night with that small act of kindness. I guess the holidays just put everybody in a good mood. Reddit user: dorkon

Words Of Encouragement

I’ve worked at my job for two years now and I’ve gained quite a few regular customers. There are these two older ladies, who, from day one, have been the most beautiful, supportive, and caring people I know. They come in only on the days I work, and we usually end up chatting away for a good 20 minutes, even if they don’t buy anything.

On their visit a few days ago, we began talking about my life. I let them know what was happening, currently, and about my plans for next year. After hearing about my difficult times, and my future plans, one of them gave me a few supportive words. Now, they regularly do this, but these words meant a whole lot more coming at a time when I really needed a friend.

She told me how proud she was of me, and that she was sure my parents were just as proud. She said she was so excited for me to begin my next chapter and told me that I am a beautiful person and that I make her happy every time she sees me. She then looked me in the eye and said, “Please don’t become jaded. I would hate to see the light in your eyes burn out.”

It doesn’t seem like much, but given my current situation and an overall feeling of being let down lately, it did bring a tear to my eye. I generally like a lot of people, but these two ladies will always hold a special place in my heart. Reddit user: [redacted]

Laundry Service

One year, during finals week, I was so stressed that I forgot my clothes in the laundry room. If you’ve ever been in a communal laundry room, you know that people will not hesitate to throw your stuff out when it’s still wet, if they need the washing machine or the dryer. College kids are just ruthless, especially around finals time.

I came back to my room after 10 straight hours of studying in the library. I could barely even see because I was so exhausted, and my vision was so blurry — it was intense. But some girls had folded all my laundry and brought it to my room, so it wouldn’t get stolen. They became some of my good friends for the rest of my college days. Reddit user: DamageProcess

Thanks, Corey

About two years ago, I was pulling my trailer through a small town in the thumb area of Michigan. As I crossed the railroad tracks, one of the shackles broke on the trailer. That caused the leaf springs to scatter and flatten the tire on it. A guy who lived across the road started helping me pick up the pieces and then let me put the trailer in his driveway for the weekend, until I could get back to repair it.

When I came back two days later, he had already repaired the shackle and put a used tire on it, for me. Unfortunately, he was gone when I came to pick it up so I left $20 – all I had at the time – with his super nice neighbor who promised to get it to the guy who fixed my trailer. I still like to think he was being sincere, so thanks Corey. Reddit user: windrunner1

Our Unknown Angel

My brother and I were on our way to church one morning, on a bad snow day. The highways were barely plowed, and the snow was still coming down. My brother was driving on the highway and before we knew it, we had fishtailed and crashed the front end of the car into the guard rail. Both our lights were out and we were facing traffic.

My brother began digging for his phone in a panic, and I was shell-shocked. Keep in mind, it was dark and foggy out, so since our lights were out, anyone could have slid toward us and we would have died in a head-on collision. Out of nowhere, some random guy in a white truck parked in front of us and got out to check on us.

He then lit flares all around us. The police eventually came to help me and my brother, but by then the guy who lit the flares had disappeared. If it weren’t for the flares and the guy helping us contact the police, we probably wouldn’t be here. We never got the chance to thank him, nor did we ever find out what his name was. Reddit user: ATonofBacon

Paying It Forward

I have had some great encounters, from free coffee to someone buying me a meal because I had left my wallet at home. I always carry those experiences with me and try to pay it forward when the opportunity arises. A couple of months ago, I was standing in line at the grocery store and heard the woman in front of me exclaim that she had just had a horrible day.

She looked tired and stressed. Then to make it worse, she didn’t have enough cash for her groceries and her card was being declined. She asked if they would hold onto her groceries so she could go home and try to get another card. She looked like she was going to break down, so I told her I would happily pay for her grocery bill.

At first, she seemed unsure. I just told her it wasn’t a big deal and that if she really wanted to thank me, she could just pass it along to someone else, in the future. I hope she has made someone else’s day just that much better. Reddit user: throwawaymyconflicts

Start Me Up

I was at a bar one night with a few friends, and stupid me left my headlights on. About four hours later we were all ready to leave, but of course the car didn’t start. Other friends who may have been able to help weren’t picking up their phones, so we went back inside to ask if anyone could spare five minutes to help us out.

I told them I even had cables, and it really wouldn’t be a big deal at all. All we got were turned heads and “That suuucks maaaan!” Everybody was having a good time and just couldn’t be bothered to help. Finally, after 30 minutes of begging, a guy who had just arrived decided to help us out. Sure, it really wasn’t much but it helped us out a lot. Reddit user: [redacted]

Impromptu Car Salesman

It wasn’t just that day, but the final days, counting down to a big, international move. There was a lot to do, and I had to sell a car fast. I was living in a state with no friends, and barely anyone to help me out. Plus, my husband was already living overseas. But a random patron in the bar where I worked, overheard my predicament.

He ended up making a phone call to a car dealer friend of his. The next day I was driving the car over to the dealership. Less than a week later I finished up the sale because they sold my car. They expected no money, no commission, nothing. I later sent a pretty sweet gift basket to the dealership and bought my bar patron lunch – plus quite a few rounds at the bar. Reddit user: Cherrypoison

Running On Empty

I once ran out of gas while pulling into a gas station. The entrance was a slight hill and my jeep simply died. I immediately panicked because I was blocking an entrance. I’m a small girl so pushing a jeep wrangler would be a task, but a guy parked at the closest pump saw me and came over to help.

The power steering was gone, because the car was dead, so it was nearly impossible for me to steer. The guy made his three sons get out to help him push it to a pump for me. I thanked them profusely. I’m not sure what I would have done without their help.

Similarly, I was behind a woman in a line at a gas station, recently. She was putting $1.47 into her gas tank. That is less than half of a gallon and would do virtually nothing, so I gave her $10 to put into her tank as well. Her smile made me pretty happy. Reddit user: -That_One_Girl- SHORT

Kiss From A Rose

A couple months ago, I was going through some really tough stuff. My grandma was in the hospital, my parents were getting divorced, and there were just a lot of different things on my mind. I was doing some grocery shopping, which took forever because I was distracted. As I was leaving the store, a random man with an arm full of roses stopped me.

He smiled at me without saying anything, and just gave me a single rose out of the bunch. I smiled and as I was about to thank him, he took off before I could say anything. I’m not sure what prompted him to do so – maybe he could just tell I was having a hard time. It made me tear up a bit because he will never know how happy he made me. Reddit user: [redacted]

Labor Day

The day my daughter was born, my water broke, and of course our old car chose that moment not to start. We had just moved into this little trailer park about five miles out of town, so we were on our own. But, the neighbor two doors down – a scruffy, bearded, tattooed, Harley riding biker – saw my husband panicking and moseyed down the drive to see what was up.

This angel loaned his car two people he didn’t even know so we could get to the hospital. Later, he brought our car keys to the reception desk at the hospital. He had replaced the alternator and brought the car to the hospital so we would have a way home. Never judge a book by its cover, and all that. He looked like the stereotypical scary biker dude, but he was really a great guy. Reddit user: giscindy1

Driving Kindness 

My car battery died, in the middle of the night, in the parking lot of the mall where my girlfriend works. There was nobody around. I walked to the Walmart, about a mile down the road, and asked someone if they could help. He said everyone was on the clock, but he’d see what he could do. I went to grab something for us to drink, and walked back out of the store.

That’s when I saw that guy again. He was running around the parking lot in the freezing cold, with nothing but a t-shirt on, trying to convince some people who had just clocked out to come and help me. It turned out he knew a guy I went to high school with. They came over and told me that they had already driven over to my car, jumped it, and they were there to give me a ride back. Reddit user: SpecterM91

Find My iPhone

I left my iPhone in an NYC cab. I thought it was gone for good, but when I went to work the next day one of my coworkers handed it to me. It turns out that the lady who got into the car after me called one of my recent contacts, a security guard from my job, who had one of the other security guards drive him to the other side of the city.

It was after work and in the opposite direction, but they were that determined to get my phone for me. And to top it all off they refused to take any money for their trouble, though I ended up putting some money into an envelope and asked the receptionist to give it to them after I left, so they couldn’t say no. Reddit user: AEIOU_occasionallyY

Don’t Be A Jerk

One time, I was on my way home from university for fall break, which was a five-hour drive. I accidentally went the wrong way, which took me a bit longer, but I stopped at a Wendy’s with my best mate to grab a burger. We ordered our food and sat down in a corner. Shortly after, three staff members approached us and thanked us for being so polite and patient.

It appeared that they’d all had a very long day, or they were just so used to people being jerks to them. That was just so sad to think about. I don’t know why people are mean to people in the service industry, because it’s just so rude and uncalled for, but I felt so much better knowing that I made a stranger’s day a little better. Reddit user: Mookers77

Wanna Fanta?

I was supposed to meet a group to work on a project on a school holiday. We all previously agreed one a date, figuring it would be the best time. Despite cancelled classes nobody showed up but me. A lot had already been stewing in my head: boyfriend’s house had just been foreclosed on, the relationship was on the rocks, work and school were overwhelming, and just general stuff.

Our designated meeting space was an area behind one of our academic buildings where there are some vending machines and seats. Anyway, I’m sitting alone, feeling angry and dejected, and I probably looked as miserable as I felt. Then one of the cafeteria staff walked by. This guy was really tall and tough. Rumor had it, he had been recently released from jail.

He made a beeline straight to the vending machine and on his way back, he stopped and looked at me. He handed me his strawberry Fanta and said, “Hey, looks like you need this.” I thanked him and told him that he didn’t have to give me his soda, but he just smiled and left. It was an unexpected gesture that really picked up my spirits. Reddit user: proudplanewave

Unexpected Hitchhiker 

I was waiting for a bus in the rain, one day. I had to get to work during my high school years. A woman pulled her minivan over and asked if I needed a ride. She had kids in the back, and I just assumed that she was my mom’s friend. By the time we got to my work I realized the woman was a total stranger.

It struck me as such a kind act, especially since my parents were home watching tv. This was quite a few years ago and would probably be looked down upon today. I know you aren’t supposed to take rides from strangers, but I’m still really grateful for her and the nice thing she did for me that day. Reddit user: cuteyface

They Helped My Family

When my father passed away, a few of my friends went to great lengths to put together a benefit show for my family. My dad was our primary source of income, so we had fallen on hard times, financially. In addition to all the papers we had to sign, we were preparing to sell the house, all while grieving over our father.

It was incredible to see all these young punks, many of whom I didn’t even know, give what little they had to help my family out, during one of the worst possible times. I’m a firm believer that the tough times are when you really see people’s true colors, and I’ll never forget their generosity and kindness. Reddit user: lightningxpaw

One Chair Meant Everything

I had just broken up with my boyfriend… actually, he broke up with me. After spending a few weeks on couches, I had just gotten my own apartment in the town I moved to for him. I was in Marshall’s and had just purchased a new piece of furniture. I walked in, saw it, and had to have it. It was my first living room chair, and it was super awesome.

So, I took my newly acquired chair out to my car. I folded down the seats of my Jetta and then I realized the chair didn’t fit. Every way I turned it, every door I put it through, the chair just would not go in. I tried everything possible, and every angle, just to get my beloved chair in my car, just to have my first piece of furniture that was my own. But nothing worked.

People walked by and chuckled. They joked, “Having trouble?” Clearly. So, then a car pulled up next to me. A young couple got out, and they were maybe a little older than I am, but still young. Together, we were able to maneuver the chair in such a way that it got into the car. I don’t know what I would have done had they not helped me. Reddit user: DJWhiteRussian

Kindness, Reciprocated

One night, I held a restaurant door open for an elderly woman in a wheelchair. Her family was right behind her and I assumed that someone would take the door from me – I didn’t want to be a jerk and let it go in their faces – but they all walked right past me and didn’t even acknowledge me. A simple ‘thank you’ would have been more than sufficient.

I was feeling kind of rejected after that, but I wasn’t about to let it ruin my night. After the last person got inside, I walked up to the host to be seated. He said, “I saw what you did, and I want you to have a free appetizer.” Mind you, this was a pretty upscale place and those things weren’t cheap. It was just nice to be acknowledged. Reddit user: under_byte

Caricature Of Kindness

I was in a diner with my wife and son, and a few friends. We were just enjoying ourselves. Then, at some point during the meal, I noticed a guy from across the room staring at us. The friends we were with were gay, so I thought maybe the guy was offended and couldn’t stop himself from staring – it happens. This guy walked up to the table, as he’s ready to leave, with a piece of paper in his hand.

He handed it to me, and without looking at it, I said, “I don’t want that,” thinking it was something hateful he’d written down. He put it down on the table anyway, and said, “For you.” It was this amazing sketch of all of us, just beautiful. I ran after him and thanked him, and I’ve had it on my bulletin board for years, since. It still reminds me not to assume the worst. Reddit user: mcnally4mayor

What A Gentleman

When I was 18, my cousin and I went to a nightclub way out in the suburbs. We had a huge fight, and she left me stranded with no money and a dead phone. A guy I had seen around for a while found me crying at the curb. He offered his couch to stay on, and money for the bus in the morning.

So, we cabbed it back to his house. His mom was lovely. In the morning, after the guy had sobered up, he decided to drive me home to my place rather than leave me at the bus stop. It was a 50-minute drive, and he didn’t once try to hit on me. He was just there, like a good guy should be. No, I didn’t get his number. I should have, though. Silly me. Reddit user: BlackCaaaaat

Gamers Unite

A kid came into GameStop with his dad. He wanted to get Cod MW3, and I was just there pre-ordering a game. I overhead the dad saying, “I don’t know. Your mother would not be happy with my buying you a game.” I had a few games in my car that I was going to trade in, one of which was an extra copy of MW3.

I walked up to the father and told him that I had the game in my car if he wanted it. So, we walk out to the car and I give the kid the game. The look on his face was of pure shock and excitement. The dad actually gave me a hug too. It was nice to do something for somebody else. Reddit user: [redacted]

Locked Out

I bought my first car yesterday. I’ve had my own car since I was 18, but this was the first one I was able to buy, myself. So, I was home last night, and I was bored. Even though there were terrible storms on the way, I decided to go for a drive. I took my dog with me and drove about ten or fifteen minutes down a busy street. Then I decided to go get a candy bar.

That’s when I realized my keys were locked in the car. Even worse, my dog was locked in the car. Then, my mom didn’t answer her phone and panic ensued. A guy in his 60s heard me yelling and asked what was wrong. He and his wife drove me the 15 minutes to my house, which was actually very close to them. I said thanks and that I would have my mom drive me to the car, but they insisted on driving me back. Reddit user: The_Black_Unicorn

Seahawks Surprise

I’m a Seahawks fan, living in Arizona. In 2011, a regular at the Starbucks I worked at gave me four tickets to the Seahawks and Cardinals game. It was the last game of the year, so he also gave us the money that was left on his stadium food card. He said it was use-it-or-lose-it and that it had about $200 left on it.

He acted like it was no big deal, but $200 worth of food is a lot to me. The seats were club level, and my three friends and I ate like kings. I was just so grateful that he gave this random kid who takes his coffee order such a kind gift. As a thank you, we pooled in and got him a $100 Starbucks gift card. Reddit user: andytheg

Best Wedding Gift Ever

I accidentally stumbled upon a cheap wedding dress I loved, with only three weeks left until my wedding. I bought the dress and called around everywhere, but not one local business could fit me in for alterations. I was discussing this with a coworker on our hospital lunch break, when a nurse from a different department popped around the corner and said, “I do alterations! I’d love to look at it!”

Taken aback, I asked her what she usually charged for her work. She said, “Eh, 50 dollars,” which was extremely cheap for wedding dress alterations. I accepted her offer and got her number. We arranged for me to bring it in so she could look at it on our lunch break. She had me do several fittings, just to make sure it was perfect. She even purchased additional material for part of it.

During those times, we spoke about our lives and she told me that her mother had passed that winter. She said they used to sew together and that working on projects like my wedding dress alteration made her feel close to her mom again.

On the day I pick it up she handed me the dress with a huge smile. I tried to give her the money, but she wouldn’t take it. She said it was on her, in honor of her mother. I broke down and we both cried together. I promised to pass on her good deed one day. Reddit user: GoKelsey

Grilling Me With Kindness

Years ago, my wife and I saved up to buy a nice grill, but we never planned out how to get the grill home. We tried to get it in the trunk of our little car, but that didn’t work. We were just about to resort to opening the box, so we could shove it in, piece by piece, when a guy walked up to us. He had been sitting in his truck, eating dinner in the parking lot, and saw us struggling.

He asked if he could help us transport the grill to our place. We told him that we lived 20 miles away and didn’t want him to go through all that trouble, but he was still more than happy to drive it to our house and drop it off. I kept trying to give him money, or even buy him a beer, but he refused any kind of payment for helping. Reddit user: [redacted]

He Gave Me Tweety

One of my most vivid childhood memories is of me at the local bar and grill with my parents. I was like six years old, I was looking at a very specific doll in a claw machine. It was Tweety Bird in a spacesuit. I was so zoned out, I didn’t even notice that someone had walked up to the machine until the claw came down, picked up the doll, and dropped it in the chute.

I turned to see a transient-looking man take the Tweety Bird out of the chute, bend down, and hand it to me. Neither of us said anything. We just smiled at each other. Then he turned and walked out of the restaurant. That was many, many years ago, but I’ll never forget what he did for 6-year-old me. Reddit user: kemosabi4

Bad Coffee, Good Conversation

I was on a trip to Norway and it was literally my last night in the city and the country. I missed the midnight train, but it was no problem. I could still take the first train in the morning. In the meantime, I went to the dock because that was where all the nightlife was. The bar closed at 2 a.m. and the train passed at 5 a.m.

A guy I met at the bar said to me, “There’s no way you’re going to spend three hours walking around,” so he took me to his house. He gave me the worst cup of coffee I’d ever had, and we spent those three hours talking. Then he took me to the train station, bought my train ticket, and told me that it had been a pleasure helping me. Reddit user: MarsNirgal

A Christmas Miracle

It was Christmas Eve, a couple years back. I had worked a shift at the hospital, and I was trying my best to get to my family’s house, before dinner. The brakes on my car were just not working right. It was snowing like crazy, and I was thinking there was no hope. I saw the local mechanic was still open, so I pulled in and told him what was going on.

Half an hour later he came out and told me what was wrong with the car, and that he’d gone ahead and fixed it. I asked him what I owed him for the work. He said get home safely to your family and have a merry Christmas. I felt like I was in a Hallmark movie. The auto shop is now the only place I will take my car. Reddit user: Goodball412a

Lifting Me Up

I was in a hotel elevator, trying to get the thing to go up. It was the first time I’d been in an elevator that required you to swipe your key to get it to move. A tiny, elderly, Japanese lady and her local festival performance group came into the elevator. She took one look at me and held out her hand, requesting my key.

She swiped the card and gestured toward the elevator buttons, as if asking me to pick my floor. I pressed a button and she handed my card back to me. All I could say was thank you. She just smiled and softly bowed. It was a beautiful interaction without words, but I have to say I was a bit shocked that an old Japanese woman had been so nice to me. Reddit user: LovelyBlackHeart

Thank You, Kind Stranger

When I had no money as a student, I went shopping with the little money I had left. Turned out my phone bill had come out of my account that day, and I was literally flat broke. I had to leave all my stuff at the cashier while I went outside to see if I could get a money loan. Then, this absolutely amazing, amazing woman came over and said she saw the whole thing.

She had a son who was a student. She said he had gotten into similar situations, before, and then she gave me a hug and forced some money into my pocket. I was too flabbergasted to say anything then, but lady, if you’re reading this: You really changed my opinion about people, in general. You made sure I ate for the first time in a week. Thank you, kind stranger. I hope life rewards you. Reddit user: Ageati

Baseball Bonding

I was watching the World Series in a crowded bar. The older guy next to me chatted throughout the whole game. At the end of the game, he said I reminded him of his estranged son, but that I inspired him to make an effort to reconnect with him. We ended up back at the bar for the rest of the series.

When the Giants won, he covered the entire bar’s tab. Yes, you read that correctly: the entire bar. He also bought my dinners and drinks, without question, for every game of the series. When he picked up the whole bar’s tab I was so utterly confused. He said “Eh, my bonus, alone, last year was $300,000. Don’t worry about it.” Reddit user: NorCalAthlete

I Ate Like A King

I was flying back on military leave and had a stopover in Vegas. I was really hungry, but military pay isn’t great, so I figured I’d just get Burger King. As I was standing in line, some dude who wasn’t even in line came up and just said, “Here man, you look tired. Thank you for your service. Let me get your meal.”

He handed me a $20 bill and walked away. I was confused because I figured $20 was way too much just for Burger King, but my total ended up being like $18. Apparently, the Vegas airport is way more expensive than anywhere else. That surprised me, and I was glad he’d given me a $20 bill. Thanks, man. Reddit user: [redacted]

Mom To Mom

I was at Target doing some shopping, when my baby needed a diaper change. I also had my two-year-old with me. There was no family restroom, so I had to use the changing station in the ladies’ room. My toddler was out of control, just itching to do gross stuff like lick the floors or play in toilet water, or something mischievious.

A woman, probably in her 40s, saw my predicament and interacted with my toddler so I could deal with my baby. They counted sinks, jumped from tile to tile, and made silly faces to one another. It probably only lasted 2-3 minutes, but it was the most helpful thing someone could have done for me in that overwhelming moment. Reddit user: bexallday