Mister Manners

On my way to the office, I occasionally buy taho from this vendor in front of the EDSA Shrine.

One thing I noticed about this particular taho vendor is that he's different. First, there's the fact that he's always dressed spiffily. He always wears pants, shoes and a shirt - a far cry from the usual vendors who are decked in shorts, a t-shirt, slippers and a good morning towel on their shoulders.

Second, aside from being well-dressed, he's also well-mannered. He always acknowledges the person buying from him, and always thanks them afterwards. This is a big plus for me because I'm big on gratitude.

And as it turns out, he is, too.

This morning, after buying my usual P20 glass of taho, I did what I usually do. I said "Thank you" after he gave me my taho and change.

Then, he looked up to me and we had this conversation:

HE: "Alam mo, nakakatuwa ka."
ME: "Bakit po?"
HE: "Kasi marunong kang mag-Thank You. Konti na lang ang ganyan ngayon."
ME: "Talaga ho?"
HE: "Oo. Kahit na mag-thank you ka sa kanila, hindi ka nila papansinin. Kaya natutuwa ako sa'yo. Kitang-kita na may manners ka."
ME: "Thank you po."

It's always great whenever you meet someone different, and that taho vendor in front of EDSA Shrine is definitely different.

In more ways than one.

And in a good way.