The 17-year-old boy who paid the bill with coins was ridiculed and bounced back

Not long ago, a 17-year-old boy went through a situation that became the perfect example of how to turn something unpleasant into something positive. Cohen Naulty lives in Virginia, USA, studies and works as a waiter. Cohen and the other waiters are usually tipped in quarters. One day, after filling a purse with many small coins, the young man decided to pay for a meal for himself and his friends with just coins. He even left a nice tip. What he didn’t expect is that such an innocent action could cause so much scandal.

Cohen’s story serves as a good reminder that we shouldn’t tolerate injustice. Furthermore, it shows that conflicts can often be resolved peacefully, without shouting and without accusations. Let’s get to know more details about this case.

Cohen is not bothered by this nickname, he even likes it and is proud of it. Let’s see why.

After eating with friends at a restaurant and paying the bill with only small coins, the restaurant made an ironic post about what happened on Facebook. Employees of the place took a photo of the coins left by Cohen and completed with offensive comments.

Furthermore, the description of the photo contained a hashtag that implied lack of dignified behavior on the part of the teenagers simply for having paid in coins.

This bad joke had sad consequences for the restaurant. The followers quickly criticized the action of the establishment and in the comments advised all customers to pay with coins. Cohen saw the post and was taken aback. Seeing the large amount of criticism, the restaurant decided to remove the publication, but Cohen took a picture of the screen and shared it on his profile.

Cohen had an amazing idea. He told his story on Facebook and organized a charity event. He went on to raise money to give food to unknown people.

🇧🇷I like to invite other people to eat, even if I have to spend my last coins🇧🇷 Even though they made fun of me, I just wanted to do it more. I think currencies are accepted everywhere. If you send me some money, I can spend it on food for other people. All money will be spent to buy meals and I will be recording a video of people’s reactions,” Cohen wrote.

Local television ran a report on Cohen’s activity.

People actively began to send money and began to write kind words to the guy. Many said they were proud of their behavior.

He kept his promise and nowadays regularly invites strangers to eat.

Some restaurants supported Cohen’s initiative and contributed money. Others, with pizzas.

Cohen posts many videos in which he shows actions to help people in need. He’s even brought pizza and donuts to police officers, kids to libraries, and he’s paid people’s bills in coffee shops.

Cohen did not expect that his initiative would receive so much support that he would become famous. Despite the apologies the restaurant offered, its reputation was compromised. Nowadays employees treat their customers much more respectfully.

This story is clear evidence that in our lives there is always a place for positive and kind actions. Even when someone offends us, we can respond in a dignified and respectful manner.

Have you ever been through a similar situation? Or do you know someone who has gone through something similar? Share your thoughts on Cohen’s story and tell your story so we can create a beautiful post about it.