Honesty for a change

I gave my barista a $5 bill for my coffee yesterday and got back $5.10 in change. I was getting paid a dime to drink coffee, it was my lucky break! But there was no way I could have kept it, especially having just read the following letter to the editor in Friday's paper:

We witnessed a true lesson in honesty a few days ago when my husband and I went to lunch at one of our favorite restaurants.

We walked in to Thai T at Vineyard and Foothill in Rancho Cucamonga. We were then seated by the very friendly young lady and given our menus. The person whom I believe is the owner/manager then walked up to our table and stated to us that when we were last in, which was before Thanksgiving, we had paid our bill with a $100 bill and a $20 bill, thinking we had left $30. She then handed us $80 and said she had been holding this for us until we came back in. I asked her if she was sure it was us, and she stated that she remembered us.

I was so impressed with her honesty. In a day when money is tight for everyone, even the business owners, this was truly amazing to me to find such honesty. In the past we have recommended this restaurant for their great food and friendliness. Now we will also add their honesty. Thank you, Thai T, for your great service.

Richard and Jayne Davison
  Alta Loma