Florian Sommerfeld
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Monday 13 July 2026 17:04:32 GMT
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Marni Rae :
When I was in Paris, I went downstairs to use the bathroom and there were four of us girls standing in the very small hallway area. I kept looking at them because typically in America this would be the time for at least a smile acknowledgment, If not, a little chitchat. Everybody was looking at their shoes, it was so awkward to me, but I also recognized that this is not my country and they clearly were not open to that. I realized how much I enjoy random waiting in line conversations.
2026-07-14 14:50:30
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FaithnFact :
Absolutely was raised that you never know how much a brief moment of kindness can change someone’s day. Kindness can save lives and feed the soul all at the same time
2026-07-13 20:34:07
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WineOOh7 :
I’m an American who lived in Europe for 14 years. Best thing I heard was that they think we have ‘golden retriever energy.’ I take that as a compliment since everyone likes golden retrievers. I’m also a strong extrovert - my sister says I can start up a conversation with dead people or trees.
2026-07-14 11:28:03
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ShesKraftee :
My gosh how isolating Europe must be. I must have seemed like the biggest weirdo when I went Lol
2026-07-14 09:32:59
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Charli❌ :
I just want to mention, we’re good at this because it’s literally part of our culture! But I can’t tell you the joy I feel, when I just tell a random person they have a lovely shirt or I like their shoes! It makes their day & they light up! Everybody deserves a compliment :)
2026-07-13 21:41:49
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Nya :
SMILE AND THE WORLD SMILES BACK 🥰🤗🇺🇲😊😍
2026-07-13 19:08:06
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gingergirl :
When you go back home smile at everybody if they smile back at you, you know they’ve been to America then you can start up a conversation. Hey did you go to USA fifa and when they say Yep and I’m still carrying that smile. Just keep spreading the joy it’s contagious set a trend. You can change the place where you live. You just have to be consistent.
2026-07-13 20:03:12
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It’s me, Suzy!! :
Sir, you’ve just given us the best compliment ever!! In general, we’re a happy people and we want to share the love!!! 💕
2026-07-13 21:32:45
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VRK :
Today, my mother said she’s been making a point of telling parents how well behaved their kids are in restaurants because it makes them feel good.
2026-07-14 03:31:47
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mommanggram :
Thank you for sharing this compliment with us! It made my day!
2026-07-13 21:24:22
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Andrea White :
It’s a nice way to not feel alone in a very isolating world. A small compliment or friendly nod can turn someone’s day around. Kindness doesn’t cost anything.
2026-07-13 22:51:02
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MysticUnicorn :
As a native NY'er, I've directed visitors to restaurants, walked them to sights in Central Park, shared my dessert at restaurants and made countless theater recommendations. We may move fast but we can always make time!
2026-07-15 14:22:38
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sheawigton :
Im an American live in Austria. I saw tourists looking troubled finding where they wanted to go. I went up to them asking them if they needed help. They seemed very hesitant to being talked to. But I they got the instructions. I’m learning people aren’t used to casual assistance.
2026-08-29 19:51:50
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DKM :
I was in South Africa in 2003. At a market in a tourist area most of the customers were German or Dutch tourists and he cashier line was long, but it was orderly and no one spoke. The cashier was an African lady and when it was my turn, I just did what we always do at markets in the US…I smiled and said “Good morning. Wow, it’s really busy in here!” She smiled and giggled, then quickly covered her mouth. Her manager noticed and came over. “Sally? Is anything wrong?“ “No,” she said, “he was so nice to me.”
2026-07-14 19:56:57
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weely :
a guy at the airport, after telling him my ABB got cancelled so I was trying to find a hotel. he said don't worry about it and invited me to his house and fed me, free room and board and gave me a ride to get my rental car. I have never talked to him since
2026-07-15 14:27:19
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☮️ Tapati M ☮️ :
I was taught that it’s rude not to acknowledge a person you pass on the street with at least hello, or good morning etc. Medium sized Iowa town childhood.
2026-07-13 21:10:31
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Rebelgs :
I was in Costco yesterday and chatted with no less than 5 strangers....its just who we are.
2026-07-14 02:11:49
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Bookishlady :
I think it’s space. We have plenty of space, we don’t need to guard it. In other countries - unless you’re very remote - you want your privacy. Maybe also why Americans think New Yorkers aren’t nice. (NY’ers are very nice and helpful but just in a rush usually.)
2026-07-14 10:11:29
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Juanita Hernandez :
People outside the U. S. hated it until Fifa.
2026-07-18 20:12:05
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Lost In Limes :
It’s something I find fascinating. It’s the culture that developed because so much of the population do not share the culture language or background. We developed a physical language of welcoming
2026-07-15 14:38:25
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JustYouKnow :
American introvert here. Not friendly. But I did help two very bewildered non-English speaking tourists lost deep in Brooklyn yesterday find their way back to Central Park. And I made sure to say good bye across a crowded subway car when I got off at 14th Street.
2026-07-14 12:24:32
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Pomonapretty :
We acknowledge our fellow human with a nod and a smile
2026-07-13 17:43:28
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Pierina Legnani🩰💙💛 :
My absolute favorite thing in the world is seeing someone smile after getting a compliment. It’s one of my favorite parts of American culture. Please know that we mean all the compliments we give, our niceness isn’t fake!
2026-07-14 02:50:51
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✨Ashia, not Asia✨ :
it just feels really nice to be kind, making people smile brings everyone joy 🫶🏾
2026-07-15 17:16:32
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North Jersey gal :
I spent some time in Paris and no matter how I dressed to fit in, everyone knew I was from the U.S. I finally asked they said, “ because you are always smiling “😁
2026-07-14 19:00:48
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