Yesterday when I was taking a taxi to meet a friend for dinner two young women sat behind me and immediately started touching my hair. I turned around and smiled at them and they told me how much they loved my hair! I thanked them awkwardly. Nothing like a good hair compliment! A few minutes later one of the girls got off and the other girl sat down next to me. She again complimented my hair and asked me a few questions about where I live and work. We engaged in a short conversation and she was genuinely very nice, but I don't make a habit of making friends on public transportation. She got off the taxi a few stops before me and as she did she told the conductor "don't let this one pay, I have paid for her." I didn't have time to protest, so I just yelled out my thanks.
Moments like this remind me that most people's curiosity is genuine. Most people are good. And random acts of kindness, like having someone pay your transport, can make a mediocre day wonderful.
Hair compliments don't hurt either.
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