Restaurant Rewards Woman Who Has a Little Too Much to Drink

By Linda Rodgers Updated: February 27, 2017

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Who hasn’t realized, after impulsively downing that second (or third) alcoholic drink, that maybe you’re really not in the best shape to get behind the wheel. Well, that’s what happened to Paula Grezlak-Shultz at an Original Joe’s restaurant in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. So instead of putting her life and the lives of others in danger, Grezlak-Shultz called an Uber instead.

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Her car stayed in the Original Joe’s parking lot.The next day she went to pick it up, worried she was going to get into trouble for leaving it there all night. And sure enough, there was a note on the windshield.

But instead of a reprimand, she found something else. The note diplomatically touched upon the drinks she’d had by saying this: “Just wanted to thank you for leaving your car parked overnight. I’m not sure if you had consumed alcohol at our restaurant or not, but we wanted to thank you for not drinking and driving.”

As a thank-you, the manager gave her a voucher for one-pound’s worth of the restaurant’s chicken wings. Then he signed off by saying, “Life is valuable, have a great weekend.”

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Grezlak-Shultz said she’s definitely coming back–not because of the voucher, but by the way this Original Joe’s treats its patrons.

Read the entire note–it’s very classy. And props to Paula Grezlak-Shultz for knowing how much is too much.

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Next: See the many surprising uses for beer–besides drinking it–by clicking through the gallery below.

Lawn fertilizer

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Banish brown spots on the lawn by pouring beer on them. The sugars in beer kill off fungi and stimulate growth so you're left with an expanse of lush green.
Gold cleaner

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Clean plain gold jewelry by filling a shallow bowl with beer and letting rings soak. Remove it after 10 minutes, rinse it off, and buff with a dry cloth. Good as new!
Meat marinade

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Marinating meat in beer won't change its taste but will make it tender. Poke the meat with a fork, add the beer and spices, and then let the meat marinate for a few hours (or overnight).
Fire extinguisher

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If you don't have a fire extinguisher handy, shake up a couple of cans of beers, open the cans, then spray the flames with liquid. This works best on SMALL fires (like those on a grill).
Bug zapper

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If bees and other flying critters threaten your guests, keep them at bay by placing bowls of beer in strategic places. The bugs will be attracted to the alcohol, not you!
Copper cleaner

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Besides cleaning jewelry, beer can also turn tarnished copper or brass fixtures and pans into shiny ones. Pour some beer onto a cloth, then rub onto the pan. Wait a few minutes, then rinse and buff.
Furniture polish

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Yes, it's a furniture polisher too. Rub beer on a cloth, then run it along wooden tables, chairs, and bannisters to make everything shine. Try this technique out on a small patch first.
Indoor plants

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A teaspoon or so of flat beer can make your houseplants thrive. Why? The sugars in the beer act as a fertilizer. This works on outdoor plants, too!
Stain remover

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Remove fresh carpet stains by pouring beer on them. Let the beer sit, then dab clean water to finish the job. Spot-test first.
Rusted bolt

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Need to loosen a rusty bolt? Pour beer on it and wait a few minutes. The carbon dioxide bubbles breaks up the rust, and makes it easier to get the bolt off.
Slug killer

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If slugs are destroying plants, pour beer into jars until they're a third full; bury them around the perimeter of the garden so just the rims show. The slugs will drink the beer and drown.
Shiny hair

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To liven up dull locks, boil beer to get rid of the alcohol (to avoid drying your hair). When it's cooled, use it on freshly shampooed hair instead of conditioner. Rinse thoroughly.