Server’s story of kindness involving a homeless man wins hearts
“Wasn't expecting that,” reads the caption of the Insta post.
There is something incredibly sweet about the stories that tell the tales of various acts of kindness. The Internet is filled with such stories and they leave people with a warm feeling. Case in point, this share on Instagram that detail a story told by a server involving a homeless man. The share has now won people over. Chances are, it'll have the same effect on you too.
“Wasn't expecting that,” reads the caption shared. The post is complete with two images that explain the story.
“I would like to shared what I witnessed the other morning at Bagels N’ Buns. I was waiting at the counter for an order and a homeless man asked one of the employees to please fill his half gallon, plastic milk cartoon with water. The waiter said, ‘What are you going to user it for?’ Now I’m jumping the gun in my head, thinking he has to buy a bottle blah blah blah… The man said ‘to drink’, the employee told him to 'please go over to the cooler and get whatever size water he’d like’. He then filled up the milk carton as requested. The man thanked the employee for the water but said he was really hungry and could use a meal,” reads the text on one of the images. Take a look at the post to read the entire story:
The post, since being shared, has gathered more than 2,500 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The post has also gathered tons of appreciative comments.
“Definitely wasn’t expecting that. That’s the way humanity should be,” wrote an Instagram user. “What a wonderful business,” shared another. “Thanks for sharing a wonderful story,” posted a third. Many shared heart emoticons to express their reactions.
What are your thoughts on the post?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha 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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