One day, I picked up my daughter Lingling from school and went to the supermarket for a few things. I was hoping to be in and out quickly.
一天，我从学校接上我的女儿玲玲，然后去超市买些东西。我想着进去之后很快就能出来。
I found a short line with just one person in front of me. It was an old woman, and she was paying for her things with only coins. After a long day at work, I thought the woman was very terrible.
我发现有一条很短的队，只有一个人排在我前面。那是一位老妇人，她只用硬币在付钱。在漫长的一天工作后，我觉得这位老妇人真是太麻烦了。
But then I saw a young salesman. He helped her count her coins, ever so kindly taking them from her shaking hands. He repeatedly said and nodded: “Yes, ma’am.” When she asked if she had enough money to buy a bag, he told her she did. Then he walked over two lines and got one for her. This salesman wasn’t angry at all. He was patient and kind.
但就在这时，我看到一位年轻的售货员。他帮她数硬币，十分友好地从老妇人颤抖的手中接过硬币。他连连点头并反复地说着：“对的，女士。”当老妇人询问她的钱是否足够买一个袋子时，售货员告诉她可以。然后，他穿过两列队伍给她拿来一个袋子。这位售货员完全不生气。他很耐心，也很友好。
As I was watching him, I saw Lingling was too. I realised my daughter was learning an important lesson from a stranger.
当我观察他时，我发现玲玲也在看他。我意识到我的女儿正从一个陌生人身上学习重要的一课。
When the woman was finished, the salesman began ringing up my things and thanked me for my patience. I thanked him too. I found the manager and told him about the salesman’s kindness and patience.
老妇人结完账后，售货员开始帮我结账，并感谢我耐心等候。我也向他表示了感谢。我找到经理，向他讲述了这位售货员的善良和耐心。
Then we left the supermarket with a full basket, but also with a heart full of thankfulness for such an important lesson.
然后，我们离开了超市，带着装得满满的购物篮，也带着满怀感恩的心，因为上了如此重要的一课。