A Chance Encounter at Fratelli Paradiso
At a fancy restaurant in Potts Point, my teenage son went on a date with a girl he's been seeing. The evening was special, and I'm still feeling grateful for the kindness of a fellow diner who stepped in to help pay the bill.
My son has had his fair share of mishaps - multiple broken limbs and close calls that could have ended much worse. His job as a Domino's delivery rider hasn't always been easy on him either. But being with this girl, smart and kind, has made all the hard times worth it.
The date was at Fratelli Paradiso, a dark, chic restaurant where my son felt like he'd arrived at a special place. The tables are small, and the waiters create an atmosphere that makes you feel part of something exclusive. Despite their initial reticence, the young couple chatted and laughed as they shared olives and lasagne.
When it came time to pay, the waiter revealed that a woman who had sat at the next table had paid $100 of the bill. She was by herself, yet must have picked up on snippets of conversation from their tables being so close together. My son couldn't recall her features, but his date remembered her as blond and middle-aged.
The act of kindness she showed them is what left my son feeling grateful. It's that kind of spontaneous gesture that can make a night even more special for young people. While it's unlikely this woman will ever read the article or be thanked in person, I'd like to offer my thanks on her behalf - thank you for making their evening so memorable and for being a reminder that there are still good people out there.
At a fancy restaurant in Potts Point, my teenage son went on a date with a girl he's been seeing. The evening was special, and I'm still feeling grateful for the kindness of a fellow diner who stepped in to help pay the bill.
My son has had his fair share of mishaps - multiple broken limbs and close calls that could have ended much worse. His job as a Domino's delivery rider hasn't always been easy on him either. But being with this girl, smart and kind, has made all the hard times worth it.
The date was at Fratelli Paradiso, a dark, chic restaurant where my son felt like he'd arrived at a special place. The tables are small, and the waiters create an atmosphere that makes you feel part of something exclusive. Despite their initial reticence, the young couple chatted and laughed as they shared olives and lasagne.
When it came time to pay, the waiter revealed that a woman who had sat at the next table had paid $100 of the bill. She was by herself, yet must have picked up on snippets of conversation from their tables being so close together. My son couldn't recall her features, but his date remembered her as blond and middle-aged.
The act of kindness she showed them is what left my son feeling grateful. It's that kind of spontaneous gesture that can make a night even more special for young people. While it's unlikely this woman will ever read the article or be thanked in person, I'd like to offer my thanks on her behalf - thank you for making their evening so memorable and for being a reminder that there are still good people out there.
can you believe that random act of kindness? it's so refreshing to see someone do something selfless like that in public. i mean, who doesn't love a good tale of kindness like this, right? but at the same time, i'm also feeling a little nostalgic for those days when people actually used to be kind strangers 
my kids are always looking at their phones and missing out on all that goodness, you know? anyway, it's just amazing how one small act can make someone's evening so special. kudos to that mystery woman! 
. My kids are still learning about empathy and doing good deeds, so stories like this are super inspiring for parents too 
. Who knows who that mystery woman was? Maybe she had a night out all to herself too 
, but the impact her kindness had on my son and his date is definitely something to be cherished 
That's so sweet! I love how the random act of kindness by the woman at Fratelli Paradiso made the son's date even more special. It's amazing how little gestures like that can go a long way in making someone feel seen and appreciated, especially for young people who are navigating life's ups and downs 
. It just goes to show that there are still good people out there being kind and generous without expecting anything in return 
. And let's be real, Fratelli Paradiso sounds like the perfect spot for a special night out - all that Italian atmosphere and whatnot... I'm getting cravings just thinking about it! 
just heard about this crazy nice thing that happened at Fratelli Paradiso in Potts Point! Some random woman pays $100 of the bill for my son's date, who's been through some rough stuff 
and has a pretty cool girl he's been seeing. I mean, what are the chances? 
It just goes to show you that there are still good people out there, doing good things. My son's feeling really grateful about it all, and I'm like "yaaas, thank you random woman!" 
... either way, glad my son finally found someone who makes his crazy life worth living 
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. I'm sure my son and his date will always treasure that special evening at Fratelli Paradiso 
. It's a reminder that there are still so many good people out there doing great things, we should all try to be more like her 
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And yet, she notices these two young lovebirds having a great time and decides to help them out. It's like she knew they needed that little boost or something 
. The fact that my son felt grateful and still remembers her after all these years is a testament to the power of small acts of humanity 
. Makes you think about the world being full of good people out there