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I believe in people. Sure, there are some who aren't kind or supportive or even worse, but all in all, I am still impressed by how many people have that "human" touch.
I see it pretty much every day, where I live. We are apparently a friendly place, and that comes from many, many visitor accounts. Based on my travels, I agree that my home turf is an above average place for friendliness. But I can also say that I have witnessed a good share of kindness in many places I've been (especially when a tip is involved!!
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But on an average day here, I can count on:
- someone having a good chat with me in a store or restaurant or where I work out (at the University) or other places.....who I don't even know.
- someone waving and/or smiling at me with gratitude for letting them in, while driving, or in any type of lineup. Conversely, someone letting me in, particularly on a busy day.
- someone holding the door for me.
These as I say, are typical of any day. But there's more, when going beyond the average day. The list is long, but may even include returning a lost item, perhaps even a wallet.
Now.....lets keep this to a positive discussion please. I am sure you can expand on the darker side of life. But that's another thread......thanks!
Further, it is so interesting to share a great conversation with folks you meet on trips, some who come from very far away, and totally different backgrounds. In the end, we often share one important thing in common....the appreciation that many of us are similar in various ways, no matter our roots.
Hopefully you come from a kind and friendly place. I believe I am fortunate that way. But whether or not we can define the levels of friendliness that come with a place, is not the object of this thread. It's the fact that positive human interaction abounds......and when it does between strangers, it is such an invigorating experience.
Yes......I believe in people.
I see it pretty much every day, where I live. We are apparently a friendly place, and that comes from many, many visitor accounts. Based on my travels, I agree that my home turf is an above average place for friendliness. But I can also say that I have witnessed a good share of kindness in many places I've been (especially when a tip is involved!!
).But on an average day here, I can count on:
- someone having a good chat with me in a store or restaurant or where I work out (at the University) or other places.....who I don't even know.
- someone waving and/or smiling at me with gratitude for letting them in, while driving, or in any type of lineup. Conversely, someone letting me in, particularly on a busy day.
- someone holding the door for me.
These as I say, are typical of any day. But there's more, when going beyond the average day. The list is long, but may even include returning a lost item, perhaps even a wallet.
Now.....lets keep this to a positive discussion please. I am sure you can expand on the darker side of life. But that's another thread......thanks!
Further, it is so interesting to share a great conversation with folks you meet on trips, some who come from very far away, and totally different backgrounds. In the end, we often share one important thing in common....the appreciation that many of us are similar in various ways, no matter our roots.
Hopefully you come from a kind and friendly place. I believe I am fortunate that way. But whether or not we can define the levels of friendliness that come with a place, is not the object of this thread. It's the fact that positive human interaction abounds......and when it does between strangers, it is such an invigorating experience.
Yes......I believe in people.
Was the thing to do *back in the day, Trying to bring it back, I get a wave back once in awhile,a lot of time I don't think they expected it, or have time to respond. 
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