These days parking lots feel small and crowded. People are always following others in the hope they will get a spot to park. Go to a park with the thought of spending some time out and you end up circling the parking lot trying to find a place to park, this leads to frustration and a few times we kill the idea and head back home or to a coffee shop
Last Saturday , I was in the same situation, circling in the parking lot of Mitchelle Park trying to find a spot. We were late for the workshop and the thought of missing the beginning moments added stress to the situation. Finally, I saw a spot with a board "Ada's Cafe" . Thought it could be for the customers of Ada's cafe and so with confidence parked my car and went in for an iced tea. standing in line, I could not leave the thought that I parked in a specified spot, it kept coming back to me.
Finally, my turn came and I headed to the counter to order my ice tea. Feeling nervous , I told the employee who was taking my order that I parked in their spot. He looked at me , spoke to his manager and then came back to me saying "Mam that spot is for our food truck and it can come in anytime now ". I stood shocked still not understanding what to do ( the only thought that crossed my mind was now where am I going to park, I need to be here for the next 2 hours and not worry about my car).
The employee looked at my face, smiled and in a calm voice said " I will give you my spot , please follow - me "
I was shocked again, never heard such a thing. The statement made me think, sometimes we come across people who we my never see again, still they leave an impact in our lives'.
I was reading about the concept of UGC-User Generated Content a tool that is popular in today's marketing world. I feel my post meets the guidelines of UGC, Ada's Cafe a place for good food and beverage and friendly approach
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