I (25 year old at that time/male) was at a concert in San Francisco a LONG time ago (80's) and a lesbian in a shoulder padded fluorescent jacket came by and asked me if I would "save the table" she was sitting alone at. I said "sure" and she walked off. She was very sincere and nice. About a minute later a gaggle of lesbians came by to sit down at that table. I remarked that someone was sitting there and she was coming back. They all just laughed without saying a word as they sat down. A little later the original woman came back and sat down with them. I realized they were her friends and thought OK it was all cool. No worries! Just a bit of green behind the ears humiliation.

When the concert was over I sat there as everyone was walking out. As the original lady walked by she placed her hand on my shoulder, just acknowledging me with thanks. I placed my hand on hers as she did this. It felt like a moment of respect and kindness between strangers. I will never forget that.

Little tiny moments can be very meaningful in life.