Indians are known for their hospitality, and this has been proven time and again. A recent incident is now going viral on social media. A man from the US was on the first day of his trip to India and was casually strolling in a Delhi park. A group of men gathered around and offered him a cup of tea and a snack. This small gesture has once again won hearts, not just of the foreigner but also of netizens. Here’s what happened.
US Travel Vlogger Gets A Warm Welcome In Delhi
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Austin, a travel vlogger from the US, recently shared a video on Instagram that has grabbed a lot of attention. He was walking through a park in Delhi when a few strangers called him over for chai. It was cold in the morning, so along with a hot cup of tea, the strangers, who were probably middle-aged, also offered him a cheese toast.
Austin told his followers that it was his first morning in India and he was not expecting a “free meal or a free drink.” He also added that the men had just gathered together in the morning and called him over simply to offer tea. How sweet is that? Austin was clearly surprised, and this is one moment he will likely remember for a very long time. He also wrote, “They didn’t want anything, just to share a moment. This never happened to me in any other country.” He also appreciated India’s hospitality.
Many foreign vloggers often skip showing such heartwarming moments from India, where people truly follow our saying, “Atithi Devo Bhava.”
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Netizens React To This Sweet Chai Moment
The video is now making waves on the internet. Just like us, many netizens also felt the moment was extremely sweet. They flooded Austin’s comment section with love. One user wrote, “Eating and feeding is our love language.” Another Instagram user commented, “They basically want company and enjoy when they offer chai….we are obsessed with chai.” Honestly, we agree with these comments.
Indians are so obsessed with chai that they can strike up a lively conversation with even a stranger over a cup of tea. One comment also read, “Feeding is part of our culture. No one has to stay hungry around us.” Many users even advised him to visit other cities and states in India, like Jaipur, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and more.
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Seems like chai can literally be the reason people start talking to each other. What do you think of this adorable video of a US man enjoying chai offered by strangers in a Delhi park? Have you ever experienced moments like these?
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