How a Simple Choice Sparked Connection
An Unexpected Invitation
A poster appeared overnight in a school hallway reading,
“You Must Pick One Flavor: Your Answer Reveals What Kind of Person You Are.”
Bowls of spices and sweets drew students—and teachers—into playful debate,
turning the corridor into a warm, curious space.
Maya’s Choice
Usually unnoticed, Maya paused. The flavors felt inviting,
but “Orange + Clove” reminded her of winter evenings at her
grandmother’s stove—“something hopeful.”
She wrote her name without hesitation.
Finding a Voice
When an art teacher proposed a “Flavor Personality Wall,”
Maya added a note: “Orange + Clove:
Warm, hopeful, quietly strong.”
Others stopped to read; some nodded.
Connection, Not Labels
A classmate smiled and said, “I picked cinnamon because it feels like home too.”
By festival day, the hallway became a collage of shared memories.
The poster didn’t define anyone—
it opened doors to connection, confidence, and kindness.
