A Night of Connection and Compassion

Last Friday, I went out with some friends in downtown Montreal, and we decided to grab dinner after a busy day of activities. While waiting for our food, we noticed a homeless man approaching the counter, politely asking for fries. As expected, the man taking the orders explained that although he would like to help, he could not offer him free food since this was not his restaurant. Thus, the homeless man, having no money to pay, had no choice but to walk away. As I watched the man walk out with a sad expression, I immediately regretted not stepping in and offering to pay for his food. But…