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I was walking home from work on a busy city street with lots of people. I wasnt looking forward to going home and my friends werent able to hang out with me* That:s when I walked past a homeless person that I hadnt seen before. He was moving back and forth to stay warm： and very gently asking for change. He spoke so quietly that I could barely hear him* Something made me stop, turn around, and walk up to him. I asked him if he had had dinner yet and if he would like to join me at a nearby restaurant. He said he hadn（t eaten and he would like to. So, he walked with me a few yards to the restaurant and held the door open for me as we entered.^ He asked for the smallest thing on the menu but I ordered a larger meal and explained that the price difference wasnt worth worrying about* We had a good dinner and a pleasant conversation about everyday stuff （东西）like where we grew up and what kind of music we liked. The whole time I just prayed to say the right thing and to give him the respect and dignity （尊严）everyone deserves. I didnt want to come across like I was better than anybody or out to fix someone* I was so grateful for this experience. I may not have met my friends that evening but I met an unexpected friend and the experience changed my life. It will make me think twice in future before I complain about something I think I lack*When walking home from work, the author. tried to get home as soon as possible knew her friends were waiting for her were busy talking with a lot of people met a homeless stranger in the streetDuring the conversation with the stranger the author. tried her best not to hurt him only asked where he grew up reminded him of his bitter past told him to respect everyoneWe can learn from the text that the author is. clever hardworking kindhearted braveThe author was grateful for the experience because. her new friend enjoyed the dinner she learned something from it the man was very friendly to her it taught her how to make friendsB Learn to surf o