Such a poignant essay that describes a common yet unspoken experience: wonder at something out of the ordinary, and confusion about how to react. I can relate to the moment of joy when a person surprises me with their lack of convention. I'm a garrulous "people person" so I usually express my curiosity and excitement. However, it seems that so many people gloss over moments of potential connection with a real live human, and instinctively avoid eye contact or turn to their phones. Why is this? I like to imagine the man with the dove stumbling over this essay and getting goosebumps as he realizes that he has impacted another man's life without even meaning to.