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a customer approached my co-worker guillermo this afternoon; somewhere in the midst of their interaction she apparently told him that the reason she cant find an occupation is because mexican people have saturated the job market in the united states.

guillermo, a man of great pride and integrity, hails from mexico. he is the nicest, most sincere man i know and he works his fucking ass off. he is in his mid fifties, he has a twenty-five year old son with cerebral palsy and he always, always, always has a smile on his face. he frequently speaks about his two sons, his daughter and his wife with a sparkle in his eyes. he is also extraordinarily bright. i never had to train him; he simply observes and immediately learns.

had i overheard the conversation i probably would have told the customer that she needed to leave the store.

however, instead of becoming confrontational or otherwise stooping to her decidedly nonexistent level of intellect, he warmly replied "apply here and work with me!"

wow.

not only did he bite his tongue while remaining calm but he also maintained the presence of mind to offer a lighthearted, positive resolution to her despicable, repulsive comment.

you have a wonderful gift, g.


im honored to be your friend.