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Met a barista in Seattle who said 'the best coffee is the one you share'
He was pouring a cup for a regular who looked really down, and just gave it to him for free. Has a small gesture like that ever made your whole day better?
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ericschmidt2mo ago
You know, it's not even about the free coffee. It's about being seen. That barista noticed a person was having a bad day and acted on it. How many times do we all walk around feeling invisible? A guy once held a door for me when my hands were full, and he just gave a small nod. That tiny bit of human connection, that silent "I see you," can cut through a whole lot of noise. It reminds you the world isn't all bad.
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alice2422mo ago
What's the smallest gesture that's ever made you feel seen?
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anna7581mo ago
Honestly, what gets me is when someone remembers something small I mentioned way earlier, like, offhand. I told a coworker once that I was trying to find a good local coffee shop, and weeks later she texted me a link to one she'd found. It wasn't a big deal to her but it hit me hard because it showed she actually listened, not just heard me. Tbh that kind of thing is rare and it makes me try to do the same for other people. Ngl you can make someone's whole week just by remembering their favorite snack or the name of their pet.
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