Priya Helps a Stranger

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Priya worked in a busy office in the city center. Every day, many people came and went through the big glass doors. Priya sat at her desk near the entrance. She answered the phone and helped her team with many tasks. She liked her job because she met new people every day. One morning, the office was very busy. Everyone was walking fast and talking loudly. The phones were ringing all the time. Priya was tired, but she smiled at everyone. She always tried to be kind, even on difficult days. It was an ordinary day, but something special was about to happen. Priya did not know it yet.

At lunchtime, Priya saw a woman standing near the door. The woman looked lost and worried. She held a piece of paper in her hand and looked around the room. Nobody stopped to help her. Everyone was too busy with their own work. Priya stood up from her desk and walked over to the woman. "Hello, can I help you?" she asked with a warm smile. The woman looked relieved. "Thank you so much," the woman said. "I have a meeting here today, but I cannot find the right room." Priya looked at the paper. "I know where that room is. Please follow me," Priya said kindly.

Priya walked with the woman down a long corridor. She showed her the meeting room on the third floor. "Here it is," Priya said. "Thank you very much. You are so kind," the woman replied. "My name is Sara." Priya smiled and said, "I am Priya. It was nice to meet you, Sara." Sara shook Priya's hand warmly. Later that day, Sara sent Priya a short email. The email said, "Thank you for helping me today. Small acts of kindness make a big difference." Priya read the email and felt happy. She learned that helping a stranger takes only a few minutes, but it can mean a lot. From that day on, Priya always looked for ways to help others in the office.