Dave Mason on Nostr: My debit card was declined when I tried to pay. The woman in line behind me noticed ...

My debit card was declined when I tried to pay. The woman in line behind me noticed and struck up a conversation. I told her I suspected my bank declined the charge because it was an international transaction--I mentioned I'm from the U.S. (I'm at the Toronto airport, by the way.)

She says "Oh, we're neighbors. Let me buy that for you."

I sort of looked down sheepishly and replied "I sure wish my country was a better neighbor." She smiled slightly in a knowing way that told me she understood.