Miss Manners: Stranger ‘jabbed’ me in the shoulder while in line

Dear Miss Manners: I was at the head of a line to vote; the precinct wasn’t crowded, and no one’s wait was long. The precinct ...
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My baby needed open heart surgery at 5 days old. A stranger gave me the words of encouragement I needed.

When I was pregnant with my fourth child, I found out he had a life-threatening heart defect. He had his first surgery at 5 days old, and I wasn't able to hold him for 55 days. A stranger said the ...

Stranger bashes cancer survivor in head outside Macy’s in NYC before fleeing into iconic store

A stranger randomly bashed a cancer survivor in the head in a broad-daylight attack as he walked outside Macy’s Herald Square ...
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A stranger gave this woman the mom hug she needed while dealing with cancer

Time now for "My Unsung Hero," our series from the team at Hidden Brain. "My Unsung Hero" tells the stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Today's story comes from ...
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I never talk to strangers on the plane. After my dad died, a passenger helped me talk about my grief.

I was traveling alone to see my mom after my dad had died. I sat next to a stranger who shared that they had also lost their dad. We shared our stories of grief, and I hadn't realized how much I ...
The New York Times

Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Compliment

Offering praise benefits everyone, experts say. Here’s how to do it like a pro. By Jancee Dunn A stranger gave me a compliment 10 years ago that I’ll never forget. I was at a diner in Brooklyn with my ...