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[–] libby 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Even though they get a bad reputation for knocking on doors and bothering people, Jehovah's Witnesses are actually generally very nice and will pleasantly converse with you about religion regardless of what you believe. As an atheist, I've pretty much always gotten on well with them.

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[–] EdMar ago 

Can confirm. Father is a Jehovah's Witness, and I have spoken with many members of his branch, or congregation maybe? All have been ridiculously nice. And they are very, very helpful to other members when they need a hand. I know they've helped my Potch, and were there for him during a tough patch in his and our lives. Have nothing but good things to say about them. Still prefer my Catholicism, however. I was bred quite stubborn. haha.

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[–] Blitzcraig 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

not sure how I believe in the devil when I don't believe in god

Sadly, many Christians take the "if you're not with us, you're against us" stance, which to them means you must be in league with Satan if you aren't on God's team.

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[–] SecretCow 0 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago 

I was walking in Chicago once, and there was a gentleman in orange robes (I assume he was a monk of some sort). It was winter, so he was wearing heavier robes. He was smiling at every person he walked past, like simply being there was his greatest joy. Everyone kept walking past him hurriedly, hardly even noticing him, but he smiled all the same. The only person that I saw even notice him for more than a second was a little boy, probably only a few years old. He gave this man the biggest smile and waved, and I saw their immediate connection. It was quite a moment.

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[–] 1112476? [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Nice. I personally find children to be much more aware of their surroundings (at least sometimes). They haven't yet accepted the law of the world, that of apathy.

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[–] Calgary 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago 

Stranger on the bus told me he liked my Bob Marley shirt, thanked him and he carried the conversation, talked to me about how he DJ's and then starts talking about laptops. Eventually he starts mentioning Linux, penetration testing tools, alternative distros and such, which was awesome, I've never had friends interested in distros let alone pen-testing.

He starts to get up off the bus, asks me if I "trip", offers me himself as a connect for acid and dropped me his number.

Computers and acid, great encounter.

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[–] iusedtobeonreddit 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

that's how Bill Gates and Steve Jobs met.

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[–] Calgary 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

But was it Bill or Steve selling the acid?

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[–] feanturi 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

So jelly I need some peanut butter to compensate.

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[–] Calgary 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Peanut butter and jellin'.

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[–] insert_name 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hmm, enjoyable and concerning to read.

Thank you, and are you okay like?

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[–] Blitzcraig 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

I was sitting on the patio in the back of a coffee shop sometime around 1993. Someone started rhythmically tapping a spoon or something. Another person joined in tapping a complementary pattern. Then I joined in. Soon enough, the entire patio had joined in and was spontaneously crafting a piece of rhythmical beauty.

When it ended, everyone cheered and then proceeded to go about whatever they were doing before.

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[–] 1112409? [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

That's just awesome. Simple yet beautiful.

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[–] Blitzcraig 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

It was pretty amazing to be part of something completely spontaneous between complete strangers like that. If it was a video on youtube, everyone would scream, "Fake!"

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[–] libby 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I was standing in a multistory parking garage five years ago waiting for someone. The elevator opens nearby and I see a young woman making a gun gesture with her thumb and forefinger (pointing at me). "Bang, I got you", she whispered in a strained tone. I was little surprised but just made eye contact and smiled. " I didn't think anyone would be here", she continued as the elevator doors close again and she disappeared from my life forever.

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[–] lvl_35_ice_troll 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Someone yelled at me as I walked by a bus stop last week. I thought they were asking for a cigarette, which I didn't have at the time. After explaining to me that he didn't want a smoke but wanted me to give him a bus pass, I told him I don't have a bus pass because I drive to work. He told me to fuck off, gave me the finger, and called me a faggot for not giving him a bus pass. I walked away.

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[–] 1112940? [S] 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

These types of encounters often sadden me. Reacting with anger upon not receiving what is desired.

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[–] lvl_35_ice_troll 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

More than reacting with anger, the fact they demand something from you in the first place pisses me off.

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[–] feanturi 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Heh, I don't get some people. I had something vaguely similar happen to me while walking home a couple of months ago. I came around the corner of a strip mall, and this guy comes into view. He noticed me, and immediately shouted at the top of his lungs, "Gimme a fucking cigarette!". There was nothing to even identify me as a smoker, let alone someone that will give one to a demanding asshole. I had no words, so I just glared at him and walked past. What do you even say?

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[–] lvl_35_ice_troll 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Yeah I am speechless sometimes at the way people act in public.

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[–] EdMar 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

At a Black Keys concert last year, struck a chord with people behind me. They noticed my boss Sonic the Hedgehog t-shirt, and we started talking. Turns out the entire group of us, 3 couples in total, whom had never met previously, were going to the same Muse concert in about a month in Charlotte, NC. Had the greatest time talking and hanging out with them at a smashing concert. Wish I had gotten some contact info or something, they were cool as hell. Heres to my drunken concert friends. Good times.....

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[–] iusedtobeonreddit 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

one time i was walking down the street in Barcelona and i saw the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life in a short flowery dress, a woman so hot you could boil an egg in her mouth. as she walked past me, with a look on her perfect face that said I'm not remotely looking at you, dropped her phone and bent over to pick it up. this absolutely blew me away, as it did the random Spanish lad happened to be walking near me, we both said WHAAAHHHHOOOO laughed, shook hand, hugged and never saw each other ever again, it was the best friendship i ever had.

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