I once read that the average human being will meet 80,000 people over their lifespan. That is 80,000 first impressions. 80,000 handshakes. 80,000 simple name exchanges. 80,000 attempts at small talk to avoid awkward conversation. Most often, we wade through these moments without giving them our full, undivided attention.
Every once and awhile, we are fortunate enough to meet what I like to call a #28. And suddenly, you forget 79,999 impressions. 79,999 hands. 79,999 names. 79,999 meaningless dialogues. Because all that matters in that moment, is #28.