＞For instance, it is a common occurrence to sit next to a stranger on the subway for a couple of stops. In these moments, it does not particularly matter whether the person beside you is a hardened criminal or a law-abiding citizen.
＞Even if they were a felon, as long as they observe proper decorum as a passenger, you might find yourself instinctively offering a brief smile upon making eye contact—within a range that wouldn't be misconstrued as having any special romantic or personal interest.
＞Furthermore, if they were to pick up a pen you dropped, it would be perfectly normal in a big city to thank them with a full smile (unaware of their criminal record), again within the bounds of avoiding misunderstanding.
＞Almost no one on public transport stops to wonder if the person who dropped a pen is a "good citizen" or a "felon" before picking it up.
＞The reverse is also true.
＞This is especially the case if the person who retrieved the pen says something like, "You’re welcome. That’s a lovely outfit; it suits you very well."
＞Such friendly exchanges are part of the esprit (wisdom) of metropolitan life, allowing one to spend time comfortably next to a stranger in a crowded subway.
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＞English Translation:
＞Living in a metropolis means spending your days brushing shoulders with countless strangers.
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＞For instance, it is a common occurrence to sit next to a stranger on the subway for a couple of stops. In these moments, it does not particularly matter whether the person beside you is a hardened criminal or a law-abiding citizen.
＞Even if they were a felon, as long as they observe proper decorum as a passenger, you might find yourself instinctively offering a brief smile upon making eye contact—within a range that wouldn't be misconstrued as having any special romantic or personal interest.
＞Furthermore, if they were to pick up a pen you dropped, it would be perfectly normal in a big city to thank them with a full smile (unaware of their criminal record), again within the bounds of avoiding misunderstanding.
＞Almost no one on public transport stops to wonder if the person who dropped a pen is a "good citizen" or a "felon" before picking it up.
＞The reverse is also true.
＞This is especially the case if the person who retrieved the pen says something like, "You’re welcome. That’s a lovely outfit; it suits you very well."
＞Such friendly exchanges are part of the esprit (wisdom) of metropolitan life, allowing one to spend time comfortably next to a stranger in a crowded subway.
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