Leave people happy they saw you
C haya is waiting for her turn at the bank when Rifky — a former neighbor — suddenly appears behind her in line. The following conversation ensues. (Chaya’s thoughts are in brackets preceding her actual words.)
Chaya: Hi!
Rifky: Hi! How are you? It’s been quite a while!
Chaya: Yes it has. Good to see you!
Rifky: How’s your mom doing?
Chaya: [Mom has been in a terrible state ever since we moved her to eldercare.] Good good baruch Hashem.
