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!
rosarioxox
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FistFullOfFarts
Wow I live their no joke....I've gone there my whole life...starlight cinema's.
HandoB4Javert
Good people are found everywhere.
Tamzzzzzz
Keeping pace with an old person is so hard to...especially if they are short and you're tall:|
tunasubbackwards
Paid by the hour. I'd probably watch a bit of the movie with her to make sure it was the right one.
Snajvid
Slow as molasses? Tell that to the really really old folks from Boston
thetorchedbear
That theater is alright
SgtMichaelCross
..but how did she like John Wick 2 ?
GoldySN1PeZ
+1 for franky swoo swoo
GoldySN1PeZ
I mean swanky froo froo
Gandalfsuglybrother
Somebody raised that young man right.
sweetnaivety
or he helped her to get paid to walk super slowly down a hallway instead of actually work
babycoffin
+1 for Costa Mesa
MurielB
I'm just worried she'll fall, and with that shirt nobody would ever find her on the floor
TheMysteriousBanana
Lol - this comment... man I'm at my desk at work trying not to laugh too loud at this one.
marylanddd
marco!
SonomaBubbles
Metro Pointe?
TheMysteriousBanana
Triangle Square... heh that name gets me everytime\
mizmoose
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/
mizmoose
up for you! me: (leaves huge tip) Some awesome people out there.
Bortus
Do you ever angrily wave you cane at people?
metalnerd
Triangle square?
jrw6886
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.
StrokeableRedBeard
Not to discount the guy's actions, but from my experience that's called "doing your job".
TheMysteriousBanana
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
TheMysteriousBanana
he do it right, but he did it with compassion. In my opinion that goes beyond the job.
OnlyInDreams
Its pathetic that as a society we have to point out and glorify random acts of kindness. This should be the norm you assholes.
IKeepChangingMyUsername
It is. But there's nothing wrong with posting a positive thing
LoseNotLoose
That's exactly what the fuck I was thinking.
SidneyHarbor
Says that kindness should be the norm...calls us all assholes. OK.
OnlyInDreams
Oh the irony.
Fishheadman
Fired for over full garbage cans and too much popcorn on the floor a week later.
Sampura1
It is sad that in these times this is almost a miracle if it happens.
TinySupreme
It's animal survival instinct to say "fuck the weak and sick".
AlongCamePollymorph
Right? Should be the norm but unfortunately isn't. Take my upvote OP!
IKeepChangingMyUsername
My mother (78) says it happens a lot. I see people always offering to help her. Where do you live that it's rare?
AlongCamePollymorph
Right? Should be the norm but unfortunately isn't. Take my upvote OP!
princeaizen
Cut it out FFS this stuff happens very often.
FishCoffin
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.
princeaizen
Exactly
MrUpvoteGuy
triangle square theatre?
AfricanBreastMilks
Plot twist: she thought she was in Reno.
Promethianfire
I see all these comments claiming how rare such things are. They're not. And I'm grateful for that
yubisaki
It depends A LOT on where you live. The mentality of certain cities/communities can absolutely be inherently self-centered.
kleapean
Triangle square! With the exception of the box office the employees there are always nice.
TheMysteriousBanana
Yes Triangle Square! That name cracks me up every time...
BathoryImmortal
that carpet pattern is trippy as fuck
joyousjes
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.
Pyromaster0070
THAT GUY IS THE REALL OG!!!
skooterLaughin
He didn't do everything right. You are supposed to hold old people by the elbow, it aids balance.
TheMysteriousBanana
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/
TheMysteriousBanana
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/
TheMysteriousBanana
someone has enough attention to detail to know that it is supposed to be the elbow
skooterLaughin
I spent ten years in hospitality, and a further four as a carer (overlapping). I understand that the attendant provided excellent service 1/
skooterLaughin
But it is inaccurate to generalise his actions as "correct". By elbow, the attendant should have taken the last by HER elbow.
MySpiffyUsername
You should call their management. It always puts a smile on their face when someone is actually calling about a compliment.
TheMysteriousBanana
I contacted their corporate with a link to this post ; ) Hopefully they see the free good publicity and give the guy a raise
bakerdays
Would you please update us on what they say?
TheMysteriousBanana
Yes absolutely!
bakerdays
Thank you!
TheMysteriousBanana
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
thesarahpowellexperience
That's not really OCD haha
TheMaXX37
Gonna need updates on this, maybe even go back and ask the employee if they were praised for it? Puhleeease?
TheMysteriousBanana
Roger that, will keep everyone posted!
FrozenFoodGuy
So any updates? I found this browsing random
GrandmasterPunchfist
Eyyy! Triangle Square, I live near there
nomeansno
Me too! What high school?
GrandmasterPunchfist
Back Bay
JustYourAverageArabMan
Same!
hakujoumuse
Me too!
saltymcgee
I grew up there! Snuck in to that theater to watch natural born killers. Im old... I know.
GrandmasterPunchfist
Damn, respect man. I've tried and got caught both times