One rainy evening, Linda Meyers got caught in a sudden downpour. Soaked and shivering, she rushed to a popular, upscale cafe for shelter. At the door, the porter stopped her, saying she needed a reservation. Then, judging her by her appearance, he hinted she couldn’t afford to dine there.
Hurt, Linda asked to speak to the manager. Simon, the manager, also refused to let her in, insisting she would “disturb the guests.” Humiliated, Linda left to find another place to wait out the storm.The very next day, the cafe prepared for a special visit from potential buyers. When the guests arrived, Simon was stunned to see Linda walk in — now elegantly dressed. She and her husband were the new owners of the cafe.
Linda smiled politely but later told Simon she couldn’t forget how he treated her. As a result, she demoted him to waiter, giving him a chance to truly understand customer care.Days later, a poor woman came in, ordered a small meal, and realized she had forgotten her wallet. Simon, remembering his own mistake, kindly paid her bill and told her, “People should help each other out. I was given a second chance, and I want to do the same for others.”
At that moment, Linda approached. The woman was her friend, sent to test Simon. Seeing his genuine change of heart, Linda restored him as manager, praising his growth and kindness.From then on, Simon worked with a new sense of gratitude and respect, helping the cafe thrive more than ever.