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What was the most unforgettable interaction you've ever had with a stranger? (lemmy.world)

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For me, it was a long talk I had with a random person on Omegle when that was a thing. I was bored one night so I decided to give it a try and I was matched with someone who I had nearly a 2 hour conversation with. We told jokes, told each other about ourselves, and talked like we were lifelong friends. But, we never did tell each other our names. I could've talked to this person all night but the interaction turned for the worst near the end. The person was depressed from what I gathered and the depression arose and the conversation fizzled out. I still think about them nearly 6 years later and hope that they are doing good whoever they were.

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[-] troglodytis@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago

Sitting in the window seat on a flight to work in Florida. The sun was setting and the sky was gorgeous. Full flight.

The lady next to me was somewhat disheveled and sad. Noticed the ankle bracelet and that she didn't speak English with the flight attendant when trying to ask for help.

She noticed me marveling at the display outside and said "beauty". A 'no engles' and a 'no Espanol' later, we fumble through enjoying a sunset together. Just two humans traveling together to very separate destinations. She cried. I cried. Used Google translate to say "sorry we make this difficult for you. I hope for the best"

The flight home was another gorgeous and full sunset flight. Another lady sitting next to me, both soaking in the beauty. She was a little older with what seemed to be her husband, both dressed to a T.

A 'no engles' and a 'no Espanol' later, we fumble through enjoying a sunset together. Just two humans traveling together to somewhat similar destinations.

Such a beautifull tragic things humans can be.

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