The Barbecue Never Tasted Sweeter!
I was a food runner at a Korean barbecue place. I had to give some meat to this middle-aged southeast Asian couple. I was surprised because I don’t see many southeast Asians around my area, and I was happy to see a fellow Southeast Asian.
When I gave them their food, I asked them what their ethnicity was.
Lady: “We’re Vietnamese.”
Me: “No way! There aren’t many southeast Asians here! I’m Lao and Filipino.”
Lady: “Oh, my! I haven’t met a Lao person before!”
Me: “Yeah, me, either. I only see them in my hometown.”
Lady: “Your hometown? Where are you from?”
Me: “I’m from [City]! I moved here because of university.”
Lady: “Oh, wow! You go to school and you work?”
Me: *Laughing* “Yeah, gotta pay for that tuition!”
After that, I had to go back to get more food. We waved and smiled a few times.
After the lady paid for their meal, she started asking my manager where I was. I went up to her and asked if she needed anything. She proceeded to ask for my name and what I was studying, etc. — just a nice conversation, which I didn’t expect.
She took my hand and put a $100 bill into it.
Lady: “I want you to enjoy school.”
I felt I was going to cry. It was so sweet. I thanked her so much and wished her well. Her husband was smiling, admiring the scene.
If that lady reads this, I just want to say thank you so much. You made my day that day. I wish the best for you!