A friend of mine had his first long - distance meeting with a potential business partner. He was in his small home office and the partner was in a high - rise building in another country. The partner's dog suddenly barked during the meeting, which made them both laugh and broke the ice. It turned out to be a very productive meeting after that.
My first long - distance meeting was with a group of international friends. We were planning a collaborative project. I remember being excited but also a bit worried about the time difference. We used a video conferencing tool. At the start, there was some confusion about who was supposed to talk first. But then we got into the flow, shared our ideas, and it was really amazing to see different perspectives from all over the world.
One long distance story could be about a couple who met while traveling. They were from different countries but shared a deep connection during their brief encounter. They then maintained a long - distance relationship through letters and occasional visits, and against all odds, they got married years later.
I once had a long Uber ride from New York to Boston. The driver was a retired history teacher. He told me all about the historical sites we passed along the way. It was like a mobile history lesson.
One story is about a runner who overcame an injury to complete a marathon. He had a sprained ankle weeks before the race but through determination and proper rehab, he managed to cross the finish line.
I once met a girl on an online language exchange platform. We started chatting about our hobbies and goals in learning languages. When we first video-called, I was a bit nervous, but she was so friendly and easy - going. We showed each other our collections of language learning materials. It was really cool to connect with someone from a different part of the world who shared the same passion.
One story is about a couple who met in an online gaming community. They lived in different countries, one in the US and the other in Australia. They started chatting during the game, and then outside of it. Despite the 15 - hour time difference, they made time for each other every day. They sent each other care packages filled with things that represented their respective cultures. Eventually, after two years, they managed to meet in person and are now happily married.
I once met Bill Clinton at a charity event. He had this warm and engaging presence. He immediately made eye contact and gave a big smile. He shook my hand firmly and asked me about my day. It was just a brief encounter but his charisma was palpable.
I remember my first - time meeting with my college roommate. I was a bit nervous at first. But when we started unpacking our stuff and sharing little things about our hometowns, we quickly became friends. It was a great start to our college life. We bonded over our different cultures and soon became good friends. This first - time meeting was really special as it led to a great friendship.
One story could be that when the dad first saw the mom holding their newborn baby. His heart was filled with so much love and a sense of responsibility. He realized that they were now a family, and in that moment, he promised to always protect them.
A boy I know met his dad who had been deployed in the military for a long time. When his dad came back, he ran towards him at the military base. He was crying tears of joy. He said it was like his world became complete again. They held each other for a long time, not wanting to let go.