10 Seconds Well Spent

I was approaching a taxi queue when I noticed an elderly fellow with a cane slowly making his way toward the cab I'd intended to take.

Obviously he'd seen it first, but he stopped, thinking I was going to sneak in ahead of him. But since I'm not a tool, I called for him to continue (and to take his time), and then opened the door for him. He was quite happy.

My good deed for the day completed, I jumped into the next cab. The first thing the driver said was: "You are a nice guy."

"Why?" I asked.

"Because you let the old man go first."

It was a reminder that people often observe the things you do, even when you think no one is paying attention. I was glad that my actions helped set a good example, but I take no credit for it, my dad raised me that way.

Besides, what kind of a jerk would snake a senior citizen to save 10 seconds?

Time is all we have; spending it to help someone else is always worthwhile.

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