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RE: Make A Difference Contest • Round #8

in #contest6 years ago

Hello @randomkindness!! Your help is itself the greatest entry for this contest.
Lots of love.

My Entry for Round 8

There is a general canteen near to our university area. This does not belong to our university. We sometimes go there to have lunch or snacks. One day I along with one of my friend were having lunch. It was almost 4 pm. A waiter was serving us. He was a little boy aged around 12-13. I noticed that he was serving everyone very carefully. I thought he was doing his job perfectly. After finishing the meal we paid the bill. That boy came to me with the change and I told him to keep the changes as the tip. It was 10 Taka most probably. He said he did not need tips. I was very surprised with his behavior. Even after insisting 3-4 times he refused to take the money. I looked at him and saw his eyes were fluttering. Then I told him to sit in front of me and to tell his problems to me. He cried out suddenly. I was very strange. Then he said he had joined here a few days ago. For being a child of poor parents he was there to earn something to help his parents. Morning is the peak hour for the canteen. Every waiter is busy serving people quickly. And the customer's are also in rush to go to their office class or other destinations. That day morning, two plates were broken by him unconsciously at the time of serving foods. The manager then scolded him and threatened him to fire him if he does this again. And as punishment, he will not have any meal today and the price of the plates will be cut off from his salary. And all of his today's tips will also be taken. He said he was very hungry then, he said sorry 100 times to the manager but he didn't forgive him. After hearing this I ordered another meal and told him to eat this. He said his manager will beat him if he eats today. I told him not to worry I will talk to the manager. Then I told the manager that his bill is paid. I will come tomorrow if I hear you tortured him I will complain to the police. And I will call all students to break your canteen. He replied he will not say anything to the boy. I also gave him the price of the two plates.
You may ask why didn't I told the manager to behave gently with the boy. Because they are like this. No one can change them. If I say anything more maybe he will fire the boy which will cause harm to him.
He smiled at me when I was coming out from the place. That makes me feel good.