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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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ericschmidt1mo 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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