A friend once told me about a time they were waiting at a bus stop on a rainy day. They didn’t have an umbrella, and as the rain started to pour harder, they figured they’d just have to get soaked. Suddenly, a stranger standing next to them silently opened their large umbrella and held it out to share. My friend was surprised but grateful.

They stood there in awkward but pleasant silence, both sheltered from the rain. When the bus finally arrived, my friend smiled and thanked the stranger. The stranger simply nodded and went on their way. It was such a small gesture, but it made their day a lot brighter.