Thought it might be interesting to see the flip side of this whole thing.

One of my favorite things to do while shopping is to look "invisible"
employees right in the eye, give them my friendliest smile, and say, "Hi!"
They usually look confused at first, then happy, then they say hi back.

Okay, as a general rule, I can't stand kids. The majority of them seem to
be awful little creatures who'll grow up to be equally awful adults. That
being said ...

Tonight, when we were grocery shopping, a little boy (maybe 2) wandered a
few yards from his mother, but within her line of vision, and he wasn't
running. He had his t-shirt lifted up, and he was wiggling his fingers on
his little belly, saying, "Tickle, tickle, tickle." I couldn't help but
smile. He was a little sweetie-pie.

Anyone else want to tell about enjoyable trips to the grocery store and/or
things you've done to make those around you a little happier?

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_