Year Ender 2023: Don't we all just love it when someone makes us feel extra special? It doesn't necessarily have to be a grand gesture; it's the thought behind it that matters more. Nowadays, not many people take this initiative, so when someone does, it truly catches our attention. As the year is coming to an end, why not take a trip down memory lane and go through such heartwarming stories? From a Michelin chef cooking a special meal for a retired flight crew member and a mother making extra lunch for her son's friend to a man buying the entire fruit stock of an elderly woman, there are several such gestures that took place this year. Here, we have collated a list of heartwarming stories of 2023 that deserve your attention.
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Here Are 7 Food Stories That Inspired The Internet In 2023:
1. Waiter's Birthday Message In Sign Language For Guest
In a video uploaded by 'Goodnews Correspondent' on Instagram, a waiter can be seen carrying a plate of cake to a table where elderly women were seated. The women were delighted when the waiter began singing the birthday song in sign language. His sweet and thoughtful gesture received a lot of praise and admiration on the internet. Read more about it here.
2. Man Buying Entire Fruit Stock From Elderly Woman
This heartwarming story is of a man from Ludhiana, Punjab. In the clip, he is seen interacting with an elderly woman seated behind her fruit stall. He strikes up a conversation with her to inquire about her daily earnings. Upon knowing that she isn't able to earn much, he ends up buying the entire fruit stock from here. To read more about it, click here.
3. Vikas Khanna Cooking For Retiring Flight Crew Member
Michelin-star Vikas Khanna is an inspiration for cooking enthusiasts. He won hearts by putting his cooking skills to use while travelling on an Air India flight. In the video, he was seen decorating a dry cake with multiple berries and cream. This sweet gesture was intended as a gesture for a retiring crew member of the airline. You can read more about it here.
4. Customer Helps Swiggy Agent Get A New Job
Food delivery executives often go through a lot to deliver our food on time. In a heartwarming gesture, a lady named Priyanshi Chandel helped a food delivery guy get a better job. He had previously worked with two companies but lost his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This made him shift back to his home in Jammu. The delivery guy was quite grateful to her, and even the internet praised her efforts. Click here to read more.
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5. Birthday Surprise For One-Year-Old By Indigo Airlines
Birthdays are always exciting, and as a kid, even more. Indigo Airlines went one step ahead by celebrating a baby girl's first birthday on a flight. They not only made a special announcement for her but also cut a delicious cake. A video of this sweet celebration was shared by the father of the little one on Instagram reels. Read more about it here.
6. Bengaluru Artist Draws Portrait For Street Vendor
A viral Instagram video showed an artist drawing a stunning portrait of a street vendor in Bengaluru. The vendor was an elderly man who was busy making aloo bonda when the artist surprised him with his portrait. This sweet gesture brought a huge smile to his face, and his thoughtful gesture was also praised by many people. Click here to read more about it.
7. Woman Helps Son's Hungry Classmate With Extra Lunch
Another inspiring story is of this woman who extended a helping hand to her son's friend. The post shared on X (formerly Twitter) revealed that the friend wasn't eating well for the past few days, and the lady prepared two packed lunches so that they both could concentrate in class. The Internet couldn't help but appreciate the kind gesture of the woman. You can read more about it here.
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