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Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Seattle woman dining alone in Spain finds unexpected companion in cafe staffer's heartwarming gesture. Video
A heartwarming moment shared by a traveller from the United States has gone viral, capturing the attention of millions online. Camelia, a Seattle-based traveller, was dining alone at a cafe during her trip to Spain when she casually mentioned to a staff member that she was on her own. Little did she know, this offhand comment would lead to a delightful and unexpected surprise that has since melted hearts across the internet. (Also read: Couple finds cryptic warning on note hidden inside new home: 'I suddenly let out a cry') In a video circulating on Instagram, Camelia recounts the moment when the cafe staffer, in response to her remark, quietly placed a large, human-sized teddy bear on the empty chair across from her. With no fuss, just a simple gesture, the stuffed bear became her companion for the meal. "I told the waiter I was alone, and then he did this," reads the caption in the reel, which has already amassed over 8.3 million views. Take a look here at the clip: A post shared by Camelia 💕 (@cameliakatz) The video immediately struck a chord with viewers, who praised the thoughtfulness of the staffer and the wholesome nature of the act. As the video made its rounds, comments flooded in, with social media users sharing their reactions to the touching gesture. One user commented, "This made my day! Sometimes, it's the smallest acts of kindness that leave the biggest impact." Another said, "How sweet! It's the little things that remind us there is still so much goodness in the world." Others chimed in, expressing how this simple yet heartwarming act of compassion left them smiling. One person wrote, "I love how this shows that kindness doesn't have to be extravagant to be meaningful," while another added, "It's the perfect reminder that we're never truly alone in the world." (Also read: Indian-origin CEO, wife and 14-year-old son found dead in Washington home, murder-suicide suspected) More reactions poured in, with one saying, "The fact that the staff member didn't make a big deal of it makes this even better. So thoughtful and sincere." Another comment highlighted, "What a lovely way to turn an awkward solo dining experience into something joyful." Several users even suggested that they would like to experience such an unexpected gesture themselves, with one noting, "I would specifically go there alone just to experience that."
NDTV
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral Now: Woman Dining Alone At Spanish Cafe Gets A Cute And Unexpected Companion, Internet Approves
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Dining alone can be challenging for some individuals. A cafe in Spain surprised a solo diner with a teddy bear. The waiter positioned the bear to mimic a listening gesture. Dining alone at restaurants is not always easy for everyone. While some may enjoy the solitude, others may feel lonely in a room filled with people dining with someone else. Recently, a solo diner at a cafe in Spain got a sweet surprise when she told the waiter she had come alone. Instagram user @cameliakatz shared a video of her experience, and it has since gone viral. We see the waiter take up a giant teddy bear from nearby and place it on the chair in front of her at the same table. Also Read: Hong Kong Vlogger Speaks Marathi To Order Vada Pav In Mumbai, Wins Hearts Online That's not all. The waiter took pains to position the teddy bear's arms such that it mimicked a "listening pose" of sorts - one arm was placed below its chin while the other was on the armrest of the chair near its hip. "He's so cute," the woman says in delight. She can be seen smiling widely at the end of the clip. In the caption, she wrote, "PLEASE the way he posed it [teddy bear emoji]. I truly felt the love in Spain." Watch the complete viral video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camelia 💕 (@cameliakatz) The concept shown in the reel has won many hearts online. Here's how Instagram users reacted in the comments section: "The waiter is pookie coded." "I love this so much." "The more I rewatch, the bigger my smile is getting." "Hahaha, that's both sweet of him and also now I'm painfully embarrassed." "I would specifically go there alone just to experience that." "The teddy is listening very intently." "I think teddy is thinking something." "Honestly, it's super admirable that you're comfortable eating alone! Having solo meals can be really empowering. Keep shining, bestie!" "It is not for alone people, it is on every table. You can see that at the back, 3 people were sitting, but still it is there. Btw, it is still cute."
India Today
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
US woman was dining alone in Spain, cafe staffer's gesture made her day. Watch video
A woman from the US who was travelling solo in Spain shared a sweet moment from a cafe that left the internet traveller Camelia was dining alone at a cafe during her Spain trip when she mentioned to a staffer that she didn't have company. What happened next was simple, thoughtful and totally a now-viral video shared on Instagram, Camelia showed how the cafe staffer quietly placed a human-size teddy bear on the chair across from her, giving her an instant companion. No frills, no fuss. Just a giant stuffed bear keeping her company at the 'I told the waiter I was alone, and then he did this,' reads the caption in the reel that has already crossed five million the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camelia (@cameliakatz)The gesture didn't go unnoticed. Social media users called it wholesome, kind, and something that genuinely made them viewer said they'd visit the cafe solo just to experience that. Another called it 'way too cute' and praised the staffer's silent kindness. A third added, 'The world needs more of these thoughtful gestures that don't make a scene.'See the comments here: While dining solo can sometimes feel awkward, Camelia's experience proved that a small, wordless gesture can go a long way, even if it's just a bear at the Watch
