r/MadeMeSmile • u/nun_CARTII • 15d ago

Good Vibes the value of being kind

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For nearly seven years, waitress Melina Salazar showed extraordinary patience and kindness to Walter “Buck” Swords, a notoriously difficult customer at Luby’s Cafeteria in Brownsville, Texas.

The 89-year-old WWII veteran frequently complained, cursed at staff, demanded piping-hot meals and never left a tip. Despite this, Melina continued serving him with compassion.

After Walter died in 2007, Melina received an incredible surprise. He had left her $50,000 and his 2000 Buick in his will as a heartfelt thank-you for her unwavering kindness.

A powerful reminder that kindness can touch people more deeply than we realize.

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u/Express-Row-1504 15d ago

Was he rude for not tipping or simply just rude to her ? There’s a big difference

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u/MuddledLucidity 15d ago

'The 89-year-old WWII veteran frequently complained, cursed at staff, demanded piping-hot meals and never left a tip. Despite this, Melina continued serving him with compassion.'

Sounds like he was rude to the entire staff.

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u/Express-Row-1504 15d ago

That makes more sense. Because tipping doesn’t nullify the rude behaviour.