re: Missed an opportunity to be a gentleman

I was behind a younger white dude (maybe 25) in line at the grocery store a few months ago.

He tried using an EBT card I think, and the black lady at the register was accusing him that the card wasn't his or something and wouldn't let him check out.

My first thought was, would she be accusing him of this if he was black...? Doubtful.

Anyway, the dude was embarrassed and just trying to get some real food.

He was getting all the cheap off-brands. Bags of the cheap cereal, bread, sandwich meats. No junk food or anything. He wasn't piling high dollar items in his cart. Just good, cheap groceries.

When I saw this happening, I had an overwelming wave of empathy for some reason and offered to pay for his groceries.

Endes up being around $60. I kinda felt good doing this, but also a little weird about it. 99% sure this dude wasn't trying scam anyone. Just needed food.