Good Guy: Theater Employee

Feb 27, 2017 7:17 PM

TheMysteriousBanana

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So went to a theater in Costa Mesa, CA yesterday to see John Wick: Chapter 2. As I was waiting outside the theater door for my friend I hear a very soft voice say "excuse me, can you help me please?" I looked over to see this woman who had stopped in the middle of the hallway and was struggling to with some of her steps. Without hesitation, this theater employee immediately stopped what he was doing and came over to offer his support. She walked as slow as molasses but he didn't rush her, instead making small talk as they strolled down the hallway. He Opened the theater door and then walked with her inside to make sure she was able to get to her seat.

Now there is something I want to point out here. I worked in the hospitality industry (swanky froo froo hotel) for a long time and I have seen almost everything/anything you can think of both good and bad. This theater employee did everything right. In the picture above you can see that he offered his arm and - most importantly - he walked at her pace down the hall. It is easy to fall into the trap of focusing on the negative things in the world - one of which is that the young are entirely self obsessed. However, you can see the hallway was empty, he didn't do it for attention or because it was expected. He simply saw someone in need a little help and took care of it without hesitation with caring and kindness.

TL:DR Good Guy theater employee helps someone to their seat without rushing them and chatting with them along the way.

Update: WHOA! So much Imgur support thanks everyone!

For those of you who have been asking, I sent an email to their corporate contact with the story. I'll definitely keep everyone posted if they respond!

Be like Good Guy Theater Employee - do something nice for someone. Be good to each other you glorious Imgurians!

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wow I live their no joke....I've gone there my whole life...starlight cinema's.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Good people are found everywhere.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Keeping pace with an old person is so hard to...especially if they are short and you're tall:|

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Paid by the hour. I'd probably watch a bit of the movie with her to make sure it was the right one.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Slow as molasses? Tell that to the really really old folks from Boston

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That theater is alright

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

..but how did she like John Wick 2 ?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

+1 for franky swoo swoo

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I mean swanky froo froo

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Somebody raised that young man right.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

or he helped her to get paid to walk super slowly down a hallway instead of actually work

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

+1 for Costa Mesa

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm just worried she'll fall, and with that shirt nobody would ever find her on the floor

9 years ago | Likes 61 Dislikes 1

Lol - this comment... man I'm at my desk at work trying not to laugh too loud at this one.

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

marco!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Metro Pointe?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Triangle Square... heh that name gets me everytime\

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm disabled & use a cane & I'm awed at how clerks, waitrons, etc. will help on bad days. me: "I pay up front?" waitron: Let me take it 1/

9 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 1

up for you! me: (leaves huge tip) Some awesome people out there.

9 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

Do you ever angrily wave you cane at people?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Triangle square?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Don't let the looks fool you. I was once almost assaulted buy a "nice old lady" because I played one of three machines she was playing.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not to discount the guy's actions, but from my experience that's called "doing your job".

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I hear what you are saying, but like I said I've seen a lot in hospitality. There are so many ways a person could mess this up. Not only did

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

he do it right, but he did it with compassion. In my opinion that goes beyond the job.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Its pathetic that as a society we have to point out and glorify random acts of kindness. This should be the norm you assholes.

9 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 10

It is. But there's nothing wrong with posting a positive thing

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

That's exactly what the fuck I was thinking.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Says that kindness should be the norm...calls us all assholes. OK.

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Oh the irony.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Fired for over full garbage cans and too much popcorn on the floor a week later.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It is sad that in these times this is almost a miracle if it happens.

9 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 5

It's animal survival instinct to say "fuck the weak and sick".

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Right? Should be the norm but unfortunately isn't. Take my upvote OP!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

My mother (78) says it happens a lot. I see people always offering to help her. Where do you live that it's rare?

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Right? Should be the norm but unfortunately isn't. Take my upvote OP!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Cut it out FFS this stuff happens very often.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

We don't live in shit society. People do nice things all the time. smh People is this thread acting like being polite is rare.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Exactly

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

triangle square theatre?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Plot twist: she thought she was in Reno.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I see all these comments claiming how rare such things are. They're not. And I'm grateful for that

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It depends A LOT on where you live. The mentality of certain cities/communities can absolutely be inherently self-centered.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Triangle square! With the exception of the box office the employees there are always nice.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yes Triangle Square! That name cracks me up every time...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

that carpet pattern is trippy as fuck

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The pattern at my movie theater has popcorn tubs, popcorn, ticket stubs, and movie reels all over it. Trying to sweep up popcorn is a mess.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

THAT GUY IS THE REALL OG!!!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He didn't do everything right. You are supposed to hold old people by the elbow, it aids balance.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

aha! Do you work in hospitality? I know it is technically the elbow, but this is literally the first time I have ever seen anyone 1/

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

come even close. Plus he still did it right, he offered his elbow and she took the forearm, but still this is oddly cathartic that 2/

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

someone has enough attention to detail to know that it is supposed to be the elbow

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I spent ten years in hospitality, and a further four as a carer (overlapping). I understand that the attendant provided excellent service 1/

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But it is inaccurate to generalise his actions as "correct". By elbow, the attendant should have taken the last by HER elbow.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You should call their management. It always puts a smile on their face when someone is actually calling about a compliment.

9 years ago | Likes 307 Dislikes 3

I contacted their corporate with a link to this post ; ) Hopefully they see the free good publicity and give the guy a raise

9 years ago | Likes 134 Dislikes 3

Would you please update us on what they say?

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Yes absolutely!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm also really OCD, so I'll probably call them tomorrow if I don't get an email back today, just to make sure they know about this employee

9 years ago | Likes 103 Dislikes 5

That's not really OCD haha

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 4

Gonna need updates on this, maybe even go back and ask the employee if they were praised for it? Puhleeease?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Roger that, will keep everyone posted!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

So any updates? I found this browsing random

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Eyyy! Triangle Square, I live near there

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Me too! What high school?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Back Bay

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Me too!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I grew up there! Snuck in to that theater to watch natural born killers. Im old... I know.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Damn, respect man. I've tried and got caught both times

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0