Did a Simple Act of Kindness Earn Me a Wahoo High Five at the Airport?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's experience of helping a stranger at the airport by providing a shopping bag, which led to a positive interaction and a high five from another community member. Participants share their reactions to the story, express enthusiasm, and discuss the implications of such acts of kindness.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of helping a lady at the airport by giving her a shopping bag, which led to a positive interaction with another community member.
  • Several participants express excitement and appreciation for the act of kindness, with many using exclamatory phrases like "Woo HOO!" and "WAHOO!"
  • Another participant mentions the potential business benefits of such acts, viewing it as a double win.
  • Some participants discuss the practicality and usefulness of the shopping bags, with one noting that they plan to keep it in their car for future use.
  • A few participants express surprise at the airline's cash-only policy, sharing humorous reactions to the situation.
  • One participant discusses their positive interactions with potential recruits for their business, highlighting the importance of networking and conversation in their experiences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists regarding the positivity of the act of kindness and the excitement surrounding the shopping bags. However, there are differing opinions on the specifics of business practices and commission structures, with no clear consensus emerging on those points.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and opinions related to acts of kindness and their potential impact on business networking within the Pampered Chef community.

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Members of the consultant community who are interested in personal experiences related to networking, kindness, and the practical use of promotional materials may find this discussion engaging.

plus the $25 recruiting bonus
 
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I thought of that too at first, but remembered you have to be a senior consultant (means you already have at least one recruit) before the $25 recruiting bonus starts.
 
lockhartkitchen said:
I thought of that too at first, but remembered you have to be a senior consultant (means you already have at least one recruit) before the $25 recruiting bonus starts.

I thought it was $25 for consultants too?
 
lockhartkitchen said:
I thought of that too at first, but remembered you have to be a senior consultant (means you already have at least one recruit) before the $25 recruiting bonus starts.

Yes, but I think that's just semantics....because titles are given and everything is paid the month you earn it now and not the month after.....so as soon as your recruit qualifies you are a Senior Consultant which means that YES, you will get that $25 bonus.....sweet!
 
pamperedlinda said:
Yes, but I think that's just semantics....because titles are given and everything is paid the month you earn it now and not the month after.....so as soon as your recruit qualifies you are a Senior Consultant which means that YES, you will get that $25 bonus.....sweet!

Also - and I need to re-read everything - but I'm not sure if your recruits have to be qualified before you recieve the titles Senior Conultant or Team Leader....anyone know for sure? I'll read-up on it later today.
 
I don't think so Linda.....even for director! You just have to have active lines. I could be wrong, but I think that's right.
 
That's what I'm thinking Lacy....it's a bit confusing.
 
This is for you Julie!

Breakfast at McDonald's

This is a good story and is true, please read it all the way through until the end! (After the story, there are some very interesting facts!):

I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree.
The last class I had to take was Sociology.
The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with.
Her last project of the term was called, 'Smile.'
The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.
I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway. So, I thought this would be a piece of cake,
literally.
Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning.
It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.
We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then
even my husband did.
I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved.
As I turned around I smelled a horrible 'dirty body' smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men.
As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was 'smiling'
His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance.
He said, 'Good day' as he counted the few coins he had been clutching.
The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation.
I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted.
He said, 'Coffee is all Miss' because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm).
Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes.
That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging
my every action.
I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray.
I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand.
He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, 'Thank you.'
I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, 'I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope.'
I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, 'That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope..'
We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give.
We are not church goers, but we are believers.
That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet lo ve.
I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand.
I turned in 'my project' and the instructor read it.
Then she looked up at me and said, 'Can I share this?'
I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class.
She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this need to heal people and to be healed.
In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my son,the instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student.
I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn:
UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.
 
lockhartkitchen said:
I was on my way home at the Denver airport. The lady in front of me was over the limit on her suitcase by 20 pounds. She had no cash, and they wouldn't take a credit card. I thought quickly. I asked if she needed something to put her things in. She said yes. I quickly opened my suitcase, emptied my new red Pampered Chef shopping sack and handed it to the lady. I gave her my business card and asked her to share with others who she got the bag from. While waiting at security, I saw Jean and shared with her my story. She high fived me!

That was so nice of you. I am sure the lady apprecaite it and was touched by your kindness.
 
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Thanks John for sharing. Great story.
 
It shows you how far a "good soul" can go. You have now set your destiny for some time. All good deeds as they say. And you were very generous of your self. That takes a special person. So WAAA HOOO to you Julie!!!!
 
pamperedlinda said:
Also - and I need to re-read everything - but I'm not sure if your recruits have to be qualified before you recieve the titles Senior Conultant or Team Leader....anyone know for sure? I'll read-up on it later today.

No, the term "qualified" no longer exists. You are active or you are not. Now, most incentives will require doing $1250 and that's when you as the recruiter are awarded trip points. But there is no longer a qualification requirement.
 

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