You're having a bad day.
You were late to work, you forgot it was your mom's birthday, and now it's raining. But then, somebody you don't know throws you a smile. Smiling back is only polite, but it somehow makes your day better.
Not so in Taiwan though. Maybe it's because I'm caucasian, or maybe it's cultural, but people here don't smile back. They stare.
However, as I walk down the street filled with dozens of people distracted by the colorful red and neon signs, I look right in their eyes and smile. Eventually, amid the stares, one old woman will look, and give me a big toothless grin back. Maybe it did nothing, but at least I can hope that maybe.. just maybe, I made somebody's day better!
…awesome!
I'm likin' the background dude. Also, you'd *BETTER* not eat at that McDonalds!
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Don't worry. My McDonald's hiatus has gone on long enough that I don't think it'll ever be broken! Besides, if I really get the need to feed, there's a freaking Chilies here. I'll just go get an alpine burger and an awesome blossom and call it a night!
ReplyDeleteWhether you see it or not, you are making a difference for each person you meet. I miss your smile.
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