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The other day I was shopping at a local store and came upon a lady from India squatting (蹲) on the floor looking for a certain product on the bottom shelf. She sprang up when she saw me as if to get out of my way. Apologetically she explained that she was a cashier at a nearby store and was on her lunch break, trying to get a few needed items before her time was up.
I reassured her, “I am in no hurry. Go ahead and do what you need to do.” While she searched for a particular brand, she said that sometimes customers were rude to her at the store and she really appreciated my kindness. I told her that I had noticed cashiers being treated rudely by some people.
I also explained to her that I was a retired nurse and understood some of what she was saying first hand. Sometimes patients, families, or doctors could be very rude or mean. But I tried to understand why they were feeling that way and let it go. “The world would be a better place if we all acted kindly toward each other. Those who are rude may have bad karma coming after them eventually.” I added.
She nodded and was surprised, “So you know about karma?” My reply was simple. “A little bit. Karma is the same thing as doing something bad and it comes back to bite you on the butt.” She paused, looked puzzled, then broke out in a big smile and covered her mouth with her hand, laughing as she walked away.
It felt so good that in a brief exchange I showed her there were kind people in the world, which might have helped her regain her faith in humanity.
21. How did the lady react when she saw the author in the store?
A. She apologized for her rude manners.
B. She invited her to have lunch together.
C. She stood up trying to make way for her.
D. She kept searching for the needed product.
22. Which of the following best describes the author?
A. Kind and understanding.
B. Courageous and warm-hearted.
C. Responsible and humorous.
D. Sympathetic and open-minded.
23. What is the main message the author wants to convey?
A.Working as a cashier is no easy job.
B.Those who are rude deserve bad karma.
C.Doing acts of kindness will make people feel good.
D.We should treat others the way we want to be treated.
