It only takes a minute, girl, to sell you this miraculous hand cream. It only takes a minute, boy, to get a glimpse of the real you behind the salesman's smile; the boy from Venice, that's been in Finland for 6 months, selling cosmetics 13 hours a day.

"I'm now going to say something that has nothing to do with my work. There's something so strong in your eyes that when I look into them I can't concentrate on what I'm supposed to say."

Thanks, Avi. Even though I didn't buy the hand cream or the sweet-talk, I was touched by the moments of clarity, when we were just 2 strangers talking at the mall. My genuine interest and your genuine delight.