The Kindness Ring Experiment - returned

Remember the Kindness Ring experiment? I had this idea to follow the chain of kindness to see it grow by giving a complete stranger a String-Ring with this message on the box: You've been chosen to receive this String-Ring, the Kindness Reminder Ring, to wear because you've been caught being kind. Since kindness is contagious, please Pass it On! When you witness a stranger doing something kind, pass the ring on to them and send me a message about your experience. Hopefully, they too, will Pass Kindness On.

Well, I mustered up just enough courage to hand a String-Ring box to a helpful store employee at a local Kohl's with a business card and information inside the box. I had chalked it up as a loss because it has been over 3 months now. So, I was surprised to see it in my mailbox this afternoon. I guess the lady wasn't up for the challenge and I can totally understand. It is difficult for some (myself included) to go up to a total stranger and hand them a gift unless you're an extrovert. Walking up to someone you don't know and saying, "This is for you" is awkward. But the fact that she would return a piece of sterling silver jewelry was a testament to her good character and I call that a successful mission. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for my next kindness research test subject.