Commuter trains in Tokyo are so packed…

Commuter trains in Tokyo are so packed that the tip of my iPhone triggered proximity contact sharing via AirDrop with the passenger next to me.

I didn't want to admit it was a mistake, so we're getting lunch together now. Will probably be in his wedding at this rate.

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