Delivery man breaks customer’s flower pot, then does this

A Twitter user shared how a delivery man reacted after breaking his flower pot. The story is absolutely heartwarming.

Published on: Jun 1, 2023, 16:35:04 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A story of what a delivery man did after accidentally breaking a customer’s flower pot is winning people’s hearts. It is one of such stories that show how beautiful human interactions can be. There is a possibility that the tale will warm your heart too.

The image was shared by a Twitter user who posted about his interaction with a delivery man who broke his flower pot. (Twitter/@EliMcCann)

It all started with a post by Twitter user Eli McCann who shared about his husband’s telephonic conversation with a delivery man who broke a pot kept on their porch. “Husband ordered food delivery tonight and the dude who brought it accidentally knocked over a pot on our porch and he called to apologize and offered to pay for it and I heard husband say ‘that could happen to anyone and you are a sweetheart who doesn't need to worry about this’,” he tweeted.

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Just two days later, he shared an update about how the delivery man came back to their house with a new pot to replace the one he had broken. He also left them a letter. “The food delivery guy just dropped this off. I caught him as I was pulling up to the house and he was so sweet. I told him I tweeted about the interaction and that it went viral and he got a kick out of that,” McCann tweeted. He also shared images of the new pot and the letter. In the note, the driver not only apologised for breaking the pot but also thanked them for being kind.

Take a look at the post:

Since being posted on May 31, the tweet has received close to 2.2 million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has accumulated several likes and comments.

Here’s how Twitter users reacted:

“Jordan is an angel,” posted a Twitter user. “The icing on the cake is that this pot is so cute!” joined another. “We need more people like all three of you in this world!” added a third. “That pot is going to be special now for sure and has a lovely story!” wrote a fourth.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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