Are there people you see in your daily routine — a barista, a bus driver, a shopkeeper — who brighten your day?

B Natural answer

Yes. I see the shopkeeper on my way home, and she usually says hello in a friendly way. There is also my bus driver, who seems calm and polite, so I feel relaxed on the ride. my day starts better when people are kind, even in small moments.

Key phrases in this answer

• the shopkeeper — the person who runs or works in a shop“The shopkeeper always says hello to me.”
• my bus driver — the driver who takes me on the bus“My bus driver is usually calm and polite.”
• my day starts better — my day begins in a more positive way“My day starts better when someone is kind.”
• the coffee guy — the person who makes or serves your coffee“The coffee guy remembers my order every morning.”
• a small smile from the bus driver — a brief friendly smile from the driver“A small smile from the bus driver can cheer me up.”
• the woman at the corner shop — a woman who works at a nearby local shop“The woman at the corner shop knows me by name.”