Story 3. Thinking About Farmers.
Last summer, I went on a week-long bus tour of Europe.
On the first day, twenty people showed up.
They were all of different backgrounds and cultures.
At first, no one talked to each other.
But gradually, people got to know each other better.
Then they started to eat together like real friends.
But one old man still didn't talk much.
He just listened.
He seemed to be a man of few words.
Then, one day, as we were eating lunch, he opened his mouth.
Slowly, he said, Let's not waste any food.
Let's all think about the farmers.
Some young people gave him a strange look.
But he won my respect immediately.
He was right.
Think about how much work it takes to grow rice and to make the meals on our tables!
Since that day, I often think of that old man and his wise words while I am eating.
