A colleague once shared a story about an ordinary day that took an unexpected turn. They were on their usual commute, taking the same bus route they had taken for years. This time, however, the bus suddenly stopped halfway because of a mechanical issue. The passengers were asked to wait for a replacement bus.

While waiting, my colleague struck up a conversation with a stranger who happened to be standing nearby. What started as a chat about the delay turned into a light-hearted discussion about their favorite books. When the replacement bus finally arrived, they exchanged smiles and went their separate ways, but the short interaction brightened an otherwise uneventful morning.