One thing about this place called Sikkim, you can expect people to shower you with a big smile even if you dont know them. Now I smile back at strange people if I find them looking at me for long enough cause I have a poor memory & dont want to come across as snooty but thats just me. The others are gracious and friendly enough is my point.
I can picture the old people’s faces right now, how they easily break into a smile making you instantly smile back at them. It doesnt matter whether they know you or not. Its sufficient for them that you are there right in front of them and they’re happy to see you whoever you are. The sight of those age-worn faces light up to greet & wish you happiness is heart warming and enough for Sikkim to be placed high on the list of most-hospitable states.
Here, it is simply a way of life and a means of welcoming strange people into their state, homes or lives. I think a free smile works wonders even is you dont know who all these people are smiling back at you. My generation people can take a leaf out of the old folks’ books & distribute some free smiles a little bit more often is what I feel & the first one to whom I say this is to myself.
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