Heartwarming Interaction: Indian teen politely declines US blogger's offer to pay for food
New Delhi, May 21: A touching video capturing the interaction between a US blogger and an Indian boy has garnered attention and admiration after being shared on YouTube.
The blogger, known as Desi Chris, frequently embarks on extensive travels throughout India to capture the country's beauty. His videos, which feature interactions with locals and exploration of different cuisines, often prove to be captivating. One particular video showcases a heartwarming encounter with a remarkably polite teenage boy, leaving viewers with smiles on their faces.
Desi Chris begins the video by expressing his enjoyment of delicious vegetarian cuisine at the Bihari Chai Shop with his new friends Asif and Shiv. Seeking to continue his vegetarian culinary journey, he ventures to Krishna Nagar in East Delhi, known for its intriguing takes on traditionally "American" dishes. Throughout his food exploration and encounters with interesting characters along the way, he documents his experiences to share with his viewers.
The video commences with Desi Chris trying a dish called 'Kulhad pizza,' followed by his search for more delectable vegetarian food. Eventually, he comes across a street vendor selling 'Cheese-paneer hotdogs' where he meets the polite teenage boy.
Many viewers were captivated by the boy's gracious and well-mannered behavior in response to Desi Chris's offer to pay for his food. The comments section of the video overflowed with appreciation for the teenager's politeness.
One YouTube user commented, "Soft & well-spoken boy... He did not take up on your offer to pay for the hotdog. He has dignity too." Another user posted, "The young man just won me over. Extremely well-mannered and a real representation of India. Hope you do really well in life." A third user added, "That kid is so well-mannered! He stole the show." A fourth user expressed, "Sweet 16, what a good age... innocence, youth, curiosity, activeness, evolving mindset towards economy, willingness to be healthy and fit. The boy displayed everything in his less than 5 min of appearance."
The video was shared approximately four months ago and has since gone viral, accumulating over 1.2 million views, with the numbers continuing to rise. Viewers are encouraged to share their thoughts on this heartwarming encounter.
- With inputs from agencies
