The airport cafe was quiet.
Travellers huddled at their tables; patiently waiting for their flights.
A sports team walked in. They too talked in low voices as they sat down at a group of nearby tables.
Ten minutes later, the hooting and hollering started.
I peaked over the top of my booth and saw the sports team laughing and teasing each other over an in-progress game of cards.
Cards are a universal language. They can bring out joy and competition between friends, help strangers find something in common, and provide a form of entertainment that almost anyone can participate in.
It’s amazing what a pack of cards can do.