Getting Back a Good Reputation
Years ago, I was opening a pack of Neccos (candy) at my local pharmacy when the owner/pharmacist "caught" me. Actually, I wasn't trying to hide anything, but by the look on his face, I knew he thought I was stealing. It was a reasonable assumption to make. I was in plain view of the cashier, but I should have told her what I was doing first.
The reason I was opening the package is because I was making a birthday cake that required the candy for decoration. I don't remember which color I was looking for or how many. I just know that I wanted to see how many packs I needed to buy.
I quickly explained what I was doing, but whether he believed me or not, I'm not sure. Either way, from then on, I felt self-conscious whenever I was there. I was very careful not to do anything suspect.
Last week, all of that changed. On Friday, I bought a container of supplements costing nearly $50. Following that, I went grocery shopping. For some unknown reason, the cashier had put my check back in the bag. I discovered it when the pharmacy was closed, but I determined to call the next day.
When I called, they confirmed that the drawer had come up short that day. I told them I would be in for a prescription refill within the next few days and I would return the check. Of course, they thanked me.
I probably suffered needlessly all of those years, but it demonstrates something. Once you either willfully or stupidly do something to mar your reputation, it may take a long time before you are able to make it good. In my case, it took divine intervention and a good number of years.
The reason I was opening the package is because I was making a birthday cake that required the candy for decoration. I don't remember which color I was looking for or how many. I just know that I wanted to see how many packs I needed to buy.
I quickly explained what I was doing, but whether he believed me or not, I'm not sure. Either way, from then on, I felt self-conscious whenever I was there. I was very careful not to do anything suspect.
Last week, all of that changed. On Friday, I bought a container of supplements costing nearly $50. Following that, I went grocery shopping. For some unknown reason, the cashier had put my check back in the bag. I discovered it when the pharmacy was closed, but I determined to call the next day.
When I called, they confirmed that the drawer had come up short that day. I told them I would be in for a prescription refill within the next few days and I would return the check. Of course, they thanked me.
I probably suffered needlessly all of those years, but it demonstrates something. Once you either willfully or stupidly do something to mar your reputation, it may take a long time before you are able to make it good. In my case, it took divine intervention and a good number of years.
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