One day, a colleague of mine shared a simple, yet memorable story. He was rushing to catch a train after work, juggling his bag, phone, and a coffee cup. Just as he approached the platform, his coffee slipped from his hand and spilled all over the floor. Frustrated, he bent down to clean it up with some napkins, but was having little success.

Suddenly, a stranger nearby offered him a handkerchief. Grateful, he accepted the help and quickly cleaned up the mess. They exchanged a few words, and it turned out they were both headed in the same direction. They ended up sitting together on the train, talking for the entire ride.

That small act of kindness not only saved his day, but also led to an unexpected friendship.