I live in Bangalore, India, the traffic is heavy for most of the day, and drivers can be pretty impatient.
When I was in Singapore about seven years ago, I stepped off the sidewalk (人行道) and (quick) jumped back upon seeing a car. To my (amaze), the car stopped. I waited. So did the car. Then, the driver waved at me to cross. That was an (forget) moment for me. A pedestrian (行人) was more important than the car — something we are just not used in India.
Now, I try to slow down as often as possible and allow pedestrians (cross), or even invite another car to go ahead of me. And I always wave when someone gives me space to go ahead.
In fact, another way of (create) goodwill is in airport queues or at the train station. I've found that the moment I step aside for the people in a hurry, they are always thankful, and often give me a smile or offer back what I (offer) them. There is an instant connection when we offer space for others.
In a busy world, the very same people will smile back at us when we offer kind gesture. Taking the time to give others the chance to go first (make) these small moments of connection that brighten my day.
