Serious question, what's the weirdest thing you've ever asked a complete stranger for help with?

I was at the public library in Springfield last Tuesday trying to print a bus schedule. The machine ate my dollar and the librarian was on break. I turned to the guy next to me, who was reading a huge book about mushrooms, and just blurted out if he had change for a five. He did, and we ended up talking for like 20 minutes about the best bus routes to get to this specific hiking trail. It was so random but super helpful. Now I'm way less nervous about just asking people for small favors or info when I'm stuck. Has anyone else had a totally normal public interaction that just flipped a switch for them?

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paige3311mo ago

Wait, the library still has a machine that takes cash?

paul_taylor211mo ago

Oh man, Paige331, I'm pretty sure our library's cash machine is older than I am.

emma_flores1mo ago

Totally get that about being less nervous after a good chat! It's wild how one nice person can change your whole outlook.