OLIVE GARDEN

I arrived at the Olive Garden at noon and sat down to wait for my two friends. After ten minutes the hostess asked if I would like to be seated and she would bring my friends to the table. I expected my friends any minute and so preceded to the table.

However, the few minutes turned in to 10 minutes, then 20 minutes, and then 25 minutes. By then I knew my friends would not be joining me for lunch. I had just confirmed our plans the day before and could not imagine what happened to them. “Oh well,” I thought, “I’m here, I’m hungry, and I might as well eat lunch”

I ordered the food and my waitress was so sweet in her concern for me that my friends had not shown up. Nevertheless, I ate my lunch -- their wonderful all-you-can-eat soup and salad -- and enjoyed every bite of it.

When I finished, my waitress brought the check, but to my complete surprise she told me my meal was on the house !!!! “What,” I exclaimed. I could hardly believe that they would offer such a nice gift. They said it was a shame my friends had not come and they were happy to do it. I greatly appreciated their kind gesture, tipped the waitress generously, and told them I would write about their kindness in my blog.

Now I just hope that everyone who reads my blog will eat at the Olive Garden soon. The food is great and I know you will enjoy it!

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