This Well-Meaning Waitress Was Shocked at How a Homeless Man Turned the Tables for Her

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Social Inequality Troubled Her

Cindy knew her place of work wasn’t like those more affordable places where anyone could dine at as low a price as $20. The patrons coming through the restaurant doors were the city’s elite class, who would order fancy dishes worth several hundred dollars.

On the plus side, at least she knew that the restaurant was doing great because it meant she would have a job for as long as she required one. But a part of her was not ready to accept how some people could afford such expensive dishes while she knew that a person just around this place regularly slept with an empty stomach.

She Was Very Poor but Ambitious

Cindy was laboring to make ends meet. Her waitress job was hardly enough to feed her. But in her heart, she was determined to change her life, always dreaming of a better living standard. She always pacified herself by seeing others who were even worse off. At least she had a home and job that many people don’t.

Such thoughts would always cross her mind whenever she passed by a homeless man for whom she had immense pity. Something about the guy moved Cindy’s heart whenever she talked to him. Little did she know then that all was not as it appeared.

A Job Was a Necessity

Cindy lived in Canada, and her only way of supporting herself was her gig as a waitress. She knew it wasn’t the best job in the world, but it did not come without some perks. The first benefit was she could do it even with zero experience, and the flexibility in available shift timings allowed her to continue her studies.

The last and the biggest bonus were the tips she would earn besides her minimum wage salary. She needed the cash to help pay rent and her educational fees. So, for her, this employment opportunity was no less than a blessing.

Her Employment Kept Her Positive

She regarded herself as a well-reputable waitress and was also very friendly. Thanks to waitressing, Cindy got to meet many unique and fascinating people from different walks of life. Also, her place of work seldom got boring as it was never empty, and she often got delicious food to eat during the break made by the sous-chefs.

On top of that, she was ever on the move, constantly lifting, twisting, reaching, and carrying things, so Cindy never really had to go to the gym to burn calories. It was typical of her to focus only on the positive aspects of her otherwise grueling life.

The Homeless Man on Her Way

Helpless at the hands of her loving nature, Cindy was friendly to everyone, including those she passed on her way to the restaurant or back home. But one day, something strange happened, or at least it was the beginning of something unusual in her life. She didn’t know then that sometimes the events we don’t pay much attention to can bring about significant transformations.

Cindy saw a homeless man trying to stop every passerby, though no one paid heed to his calls. On seeing that his requests were falling on deaf ears, Cindy thought of offering some money and that generous act would change her life forever.

A Chef’s Apron Was Her Dream

Cindy’s employment was at one of Canada’s most prestigious restaurants, with two Michelin stars under its belt. The management was friendly, but they wanted their employees’ highest quality work. That condition was not challenging for Cindy, who never shirked work and loved industrious jobs.

Our big dreams keep many of us going through the hardships of life, and Cindy also had one. Her ultimate wish was to become a chef, perhaps even at the same restaurant. To that end, she was already attending a prestigious culinary school. Fortunately, this job gave her the experience she required and the money, too.

Learning the Culinary Arts Is No Child’s Play

Unlike what many folks might misperceive, one cannot master the culinary arts as easily as shown in TV ads. The same is the case with a career as a chef. Anyone can be inspired by watching chefs on reality TV shows, but the truth is that reaching that place requires a lot of hard work and back-breaking hard work.

It’s typical for cooking school teachers to inform their students beforehand that 75% of them will not complete the degree and drop out midway through the course. And many do, especially those with a skewed perspective that learning to cook would be just fun and delicious foods.

Social Inequality Troubled Her

Cindy knew her place of work wasn’t like those more affordable places where anyone could dine at as low a price as $20. The patrons coming through the restaurant doors were the city’s elite class, who would order fancy dishes worth several hundred dollars.

On the plus side, at least she knew that the restaurant was doing great because it meant she would have a job for as long as she required one. But a part of her was not ready to accept how some people could afford such expensive dishes while she knew that a person just around this place regularly slept with an empty stomach.

Facing Facts

None should ever stress about whether they’ll have the next meal on their plate or a roof over their heads. But the tragic fact is that homelessness and hunger are aplenty all around us, and these problems target thousands of people.

The possibility of ending up living on the streets is never too far for those who must make the impossible choice between paying rent or feeding their family. Such thoughts made Cindy shudder. She was empathetic towards all who had nowhere to call home and did not want the same for herself. That is why she always remained grateful for what she had.

The Homeless Man Knew the Art of Living

Cindy never changed her route to and from work, and owing to this fixed routine, she knew that the homeless man was also present at the same spot every day. Even when the weather conditions were unfavorable, the man was always there, but what amazed her the most was that he smiled at every passerby each day.

She couldn’t wrap her head around the idea that someone in his position could ever be so merry. She knew that if it were her in his shoes, she would be too bleak and low to smile or engage with other people. But this guy didn’t seem to have that issue.

The Beggar Was Talkative

One of the primary reasons people typically avoid talking to homeless folks is that they think such people wouldn’t have much to talk about besides things like food or money. But what Cindy found intriguing and strange at the same time was how the poor guy never seemed to stretch out his hand to ask for anything. All he desired was for people to acknowledge his presence and perhaps spare a moment to talk to him.

He just wanted to be noticed. As Cindy’s interest and empathy grew further for the homeless stranger, she had no idea that the guy wasn’t displaying his authentic self.

No One Wanted To Engage

The man was like most other people living on the roads, contained in a corner, attempting to stay warm against the extreme weather. As Cindy kept noticing him, she concluded over time that the man might seem jovial but was, in truth, very lonely and sad.

That was heartbreaking for her. But she admired that the poor guy still managed to keep a smile on his face and amuse anyone he could with his gift of gab. He did not want anything but the company of another human being, and it seemed that what he was genuinely fearful of was being alone. Sadly, not everyone wanted to talk to him.

He Was Mistreated By Many

The soft-hearted Cindy was often devastated when she would see people dealing with that homeless guy as if he were not a human being. A few seemingly felt his pain and tossed some coins in his direction; otherwise, several people behaved pretty nastily. Some boys even spat in his cup while their companions made fun of him.

Cindy knew why he was not considering finding a shelter home instead of putting up with such insults. Life was not easy in those places. The limitations and strict rules and regulations like no pets, no visitors, and nightly curfews often only end up worsening the pain for those residing there.

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