A Lesson in Compassion: The Bank and the Elderly Woman

An elderly woman went to the bank to withdraw $10. The cashier told her, 'For withdrawals less than $100, please use the ATM. If you have no further questions, kindly step aside as there is a line of customers behind you.'

After a brief pause, the elderly woman handed her card back to the cashier and calmly said, 'In that case, I'll withdraw all the money I have.' The cashier's surprise was palpable when he checked her account balance. 'You have $500,000 in your account, and unfortunately, the bank does not have that amount available at the moment. Could you kindly make an appointment and return tomorrow?'

Curious, the old woman inquired about the maximum amount she could withdraw in a single transaction. The cashier informed her that she could withdraw any sum up to $3,000. With a serene demeanor, she requested, 'Please provide me with $2,915 for now.' The cashier, though visibly irritated, headed to the vault and retrieved stacks of $20, $10, and $5 bills. The following ten minutes were spent meticulously counting out the requested amount of $2,915.

As the transaction concluded, the cashier's tone turned stern. 'Is there anything else I can assist you with today?' he inquired. Without a hint of resentment, the old woman placed $10 in her purse and responded, 'Indeed, there is one more thing. I would like to deposit $2,905 into my account.'

Moral of the story: Officials, civil servants, bankers, and cashiers—simplifying the lives of others and yourselves can make a significant difference!