The Secret to Great Crabs (and Life)

Let me share a simple story that reminded me how far kindness and connection can go — even in places as everyday as a paluto station.

A few days ago, I ordered a tray of crabs for a dear friend’s birthday.

When I placed the order, I just gently mentioned —

"Kuya, kon pwede lang bala, may alimango na may madaming aligue? Favorite gid namo."

I wasn’t demanding.

Just letting them know, nicely, what we hoped for. And he didn’t say much — just nodded, smiled, and got to work.

Viola! We were served 15 pieces. All female crabs.

Madaming aligue.

No fuss. No extra charge. Just quiet generosity.

Fast forward to our next visit.

I glanced at the aquarium and noticed: puro male crabs na lang natira.

I was about to ask when Kuya looked at me and said, with a smile:

“Ma’am, kuhaan ta ka diri sa bag-ong delivery.”

I didn’t even need to remind him.

He just remembered.

That moment stayed with me — because it wasn’t about getting what I wanted.

It was about how, sometimes, when you speak with kindness, people really listen.

And they remember.

HUMAN CONNECTION is greater than any life hack. It goes beyond what automation and AI can do.

Be nice. Tip if you can. Look people in the eye. Say thank you like you mean it.

Because kindness won’t just feed your soul — it might also bless you with the most unholy, high-cholesterol, serotonin-packed crab of your dreams.