How should I show my gratitude?

In My Humble Opinion
1

I went to the grocery store to get 2 specific items that I forgot on my last regular trip, and I was wallet poor by $1. I went to one of my favorite cashiers, who I have truly friended, and in the process of paying, I realized I was short the buck.

My cashier took a dollar out of her pocket, and made up the difference. I told her that it would be about 4 minutes until I paid her back, because I had planned on using the store ATM anyway, and I’d pop over there and back, and return her dollar.

I did all that, and she refused the dollar. Now I’m pissed, because I’m a dude of honor, and I pay back my debts, however quickly or slowly that may be.

When I got home, I called the manager on duty, and told him what FavCashier did, so she has good feedback in her record, so that base is covered. What should I do to pay her back, when she’s refusing the dollar I owe?

I’ve told the story a couple of times already about a different cashier in Indianapolis that loaned me her car when I locked the keys in mine. I paid her back by returning her car newly washed and with a full tank.

2

If you’ve befriended her like you say you have, just invite her out for lunch one day or something. Seems simple enough.

3

Both of us are married, and it’s not that kind of befriending.

4

Flowers are always nice, some good chocolates or coffee if you know she likes that. A simple Thank You card is also appropriate.

5

How does marriage preclude going to lunch with a friend?

6

MY wife would have all kinds of problems with it, no matter how benign the lunch.

However, I could give her a restaurant card for her to use with her hubby…

7

I’d say that’s a great idea; or maybe get one of those Starbuck’s cards and put $10 on it. (If you’re anti-Starbuck’s, I’m sure a local coffeeshop or gift shop or something would hook you up with a gift certificate.)

8

When I go to the bank, I buy a few Sacajawea dollars, and I use them for tips. You could accidentally leave one on the counter when she’s not looking.