Describe a time when you trusted a stranger.

You should say:

• when it was

• who this stranger was

• why you had to trust this person

and explain how you felt about it.

Introduction

Thank you so much for this interesting topic. Well, I can clearly recall a time when I had to trust a complete stranger, and it turned out to be a surprisingly positive experience. It taught me a lot about human kindness and the importance of trust in everyday life.

When it was:

This happened about a year ago, during a solo trip I took to London. I was exploring the city on my own and, as it often happens in unfamiliar places, I faced a situation where I needed some help.

Who this stranger was:

The stranger was a middle-aged man who worked as a taxi driver. I had just missed the last train to my accommodation and needed a safe and reliable way to get there late in the evening.

Why you had to trust this person:

Since I was alone and unfamiliar with the area, I had no other option but to trust him. I gave him the address of the hostel I was staying at and explained that I had no idea how to get there from the train station. Even though I didn’t know him, I could tell from his polite demeanor and professional approach that he was trustworthy. I felt comfortable handing over my safety into his hands, which is not always easy when you’re alone in a foreign city.

And explain how you felt about it:

I felt a mix of relief and gratitude throughout the journey. He drove carefully, chatted politely, and even pointed out some interesting landmarks along the way. When I finally reached my hostel safely, I felt genuinely thankful and pleasantly surprised at how a stranger could make such a positive impact.

That experience made me more confident about trusting people in similar situations and reminded me that kindness and honesty still exist in the world.