I used to think talking to strangers on the bus was pointless

I mean, for years I'd just put my headphones on and stare out the window. Then about 8 months ago, this older woman sat next to me and asked about the book I was reading. We talked for the whole 20-minute ride into downtown. She ended up being a retired librarian and gave me a list of three authors I'd never heard of. Now I actually look up from my phone sometimes, and I've had a few cool little chats since then. It's weird how a random 20 minutes can change your habit like that. Has anyone else had a small talk moment that actually stuck with you?

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jenkins.reese11d ago

Imagine the stories you've missed.

sandraflores11d ago

You ever read that thing about the guy who found a box of old letters in his attic? Whole lives just sitting there.

kelly_craig5d ago

Totally. It's like how we all have old phones in drawers with photos no one will ever see. Makes you wonder what gets lost, right?