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Pay It Forward: Just Pull Forward

By Donna Foerster

Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Realty Group

February 22, 2011 05:32 AM

Pay It Forward: Just Pull Forward

Typically when I'm stopped at a traffic light I like to have a bit of space between me and the car in front of me. Yesterday, on my way to drop off shirts at the dry cleaners, I was stopped at an intersection. At this particular intersection there are 2 left hand turn lanes, 2 straight lanes and 1 right turn lane. Unfortunately the right turn lane is not very long. So often times someone who wants to turn right has to wait for the light to change to green so that the straight traffic can make room for the right turn lane. Make sense so far?

While waiting for the light to change, I noticed a car coming up behind me with the right turn signal on. I quickly realized there wasn't enough room to get around me to get to the turn lane. Thankfully since I had allowed a bit of room between me and the car in front of me, I had some room to inch up. It was just enough space for that car to get around and make the turn. The driver gave me a wave of appreciation as he made his turn.

Sometimes Paying It Forward is just a simple gesture to show someone else that their needs are important too! His wave to me, made me feel good too! :-)

(Photo courtesy of Microsoft Office.)

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Brenda Whitman, Live in Laramie Real Estate

Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY

Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming

Yay! I always appreciate a moment of unexpected courtousy, looks like they did too! A friendly wave is much better than that other hand signal ....

Feb 22, 2011 07:03 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

It really can be that simple too. You probably made his day Donna.

Feb 22, 2011 07:04 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Brenda~ Unexpected courtesy is the key, I know I'm thankful when someone holds the door open for me when I'm entering a building, store or restaurant and it really doesn't happen the often anymore. It's a shame.

Hello Anita~ It's a small thing, but it can make a big difference. I hope I made his day.

Thanks for stoppying by ladies.

Feb 22, 2011 09:42 AM

Kerry L Klun, Broker/Owner

Palm Realty - Melbourne, FL

321-626-5868

Bravo! It's people like you that keep us from becoming California drivers!

Feb 22, 2011 11:20 AM

Hi Kerry~ Ouch! Good thing I'm not from California!

Feb 22, 2011 12:26 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Donna- I often see people sitting in their cars... with no clue as to what's going on around them. That was very thoughtful of you to do what you could to help out your fellow driver.. and kudos to them for at least acknowledging your kind gesture.

Feb 22, 2011 01:58 PM

Hi Kathy~ I'm glad I was paying attention to my surroundings. I felt a little bit like the Liberty Mutual insurance commercial! I'm just hoping he will Pay It Forward too!

Feb 22, 2011 02:40 PM

Gary Coles (International Referrals)

Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV

Latin America Real Estate

Don, When you do something simple like that and it is appreciated it makes the day great for both of you. I notice it a lot when someone walks into the office with a big smile and a warm hello - the whole place lights up.

Feb 22, 2011 04:03 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

This is the kind of feel good story that I love to hear. Its so simple that ANYONE can do it. Even me.... even you... and you.... and YOU! Wait... that's what Pay it Forward is all about!!

Feb 22, 2011 04:14 PM

Hi Gary~ A positive attitude is contagious (unforuntately, so is a negative one).

Morning Joni~ I just hope that simple stories like this one help other folks to recognize situations where they can make a difference too!

Thanks Valerie! It doesn't take much to make a difference! :-)

Feb 23, 2011 03:16 AM

Jason M. Keith

Caliber Home Loans - Parker, CO

Equal Housing Lender

If nothing else, you made that persons drive that much more enjoyable and who knows, maybe spread that kindess when someone needs to get in their lane later on!

Feb 23, 2011 04:51 AM

Hi Jason~ That's the idea, that paying it forward continues! I do something nice for someone and they turn around and do something nice for someone else.

Feb 23, 2011 05:09 AM

Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group

Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH

Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate

I am all about the simple and easy things...that person that you pulled up for so they could turn was thankful I am sure...imagine, if you inspired them and at the next light they did the same and at the next light....way to go!

Feb 24, 2011 12:25 AM

Hi Rene~ Wouldn't that be nice?!

Feb 24, 2011 03:26 AM

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