A woman about 8 months pregnant got on a bus. She noticed the man opposite her was smiling at her. She immediately moved to another seat. This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved

again. The man seemed persistent, moving closer each time she tried to avoid him. Feeling uncomfortable, she finally spoke up. “Excuse me, but why are you smiling at me like that?”

The man’s grin softened into a warm smile. “I apologize if I made you uncomfortable. It’s just that seeing you reminds me of my wife when she was pregnant with our first child. It brings back fond memories.”

The woman’s expression softened as she realized her mistake. “I’m sorry for assuming the worst. It’s just that… well, you never know these days.”

The man nodded understandingly. “I completely understand. It’s a crazy world out there. But sometimes, a smile is just a smile.”