Two chairs and a free iced tea bottle placed in front of a coffee shop on Nguyen Huu Canh Street (Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) have become a warm support for many people waiting for the bus. This humane act of Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh (36 years old, from Dak Lak) and her husband spread the good things in life.
Sharing about this idea, Ms. Ngoc Anh said that everything comes from the sympathy of her and her husband. In the past, I waited for the bus and felt very tired, from the hot sun to the tired legs. Now seeing many elderly uncles and aunts waiting for a long time makes me feel sorry," she recounted.
For more than 3 months since opening the restaurant, the couple has booked two chairs on the sidewalk with the words " Free Seating - Free Seating". At first, many people were shy, but after being invited by the staff, they gradually got used to it and used it a lot, especially the elderly and the disabled.
In addition to the seats, Ms. Anh also ordered a free iced tea bottle. Although the number of users is very large, the staff always proactively add more, not leaving the bottle to dry.
Ms. Ngoc Anh affirmed that this job does not affect her business, but on the contrary, it brings her more spiritual joy than money. "Every day I see the elderly and workers resting, I feel relieved and motivated to maintain the restaurant," she confided. She also said that she will continue to maintain this job for a long time.
Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh, (Binh Thanh Ward) shared: "It was surprising that there were two seats ready-made in the bus waiting area. A small but very humane act of the coffee shop owner and her husband".
Ms. Ngan, an office worker, also shared that she felt very comfortable resting under the shade of a cool breeze, thanks to the enthusiasm of the restaurant owner.
The story of Ms. Ngoc Anh and her husband is a beautiful example, spreading kindness and the spirit of mutual love, making life in a big city like Ho Chi Minh City warmer and more humane.
