Mark goes to a jeweller and asks how much to remove links from his watch bracelet. The jeweller says £7 to which Mark declines and moves on.

Mark goes to another jeweller and asks the same question. This time he is told £10. Again Mark declines and ponders, how can it be so expensive for two minutes work?

By chance, Mark talks to a man selling mobile phone mods and unlocking. Again he asks about his watch bracelet… just £2 he says. Sure enough, two minutes later the watch fitted perfectly. Mark tipped £1 and thanked him kindly.

Mark reflected. The jewellers had no other customers and no materials to purchase… a simple task with simple tools. Once upon-a-time this would of been free.

If the short term greed was set aside… if a smile with courtesy was forthcoming… Mark would of recommended the jewellers to friends… or later thought to buy a precious ring.

But the bad vibes were spread and it came at a cost, Two minutes of kind could barely be lost. To one kind person, to many Mark say, returning with money, another day.