This morning, I was eating at a small restaurant in Vietnam.
After eating, I gave the girl serving my table a 250 yuan tip.
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Because it all happened so quickly, her expression of amazement had not faded and I walked out of the restaurant.
In the afternoon, while I was wandering around the street, the girl appeared in front of me a little shyly.
She expressed her gratitude to me in somewhat jerky Chinese.
Looking at her smile and expectant look, I learned that she wanted to treat me to one of their local specialties in return for tipping me.
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I gladly accepted her invitation because I knew it wasn't just a snack, but the friendship and gratitude she wanted to express.
In the evening, we enjoyed that special snack in front of the open-air stall, more chatting about our respective lives and ideals.
Feeling her simplicity and enthusiasm, I understood that this friendship was precious because it was a touch from the heart, not money.
Today is a day full of joy, and I am proud of my little generosity because I have opened up a new world with these 250 pieces and made a simple friend.
I think this is probably the biggest meaning of travel - to experience the emotional communication between people and discover the little beauty in life.
Tonight, I will go to sleep full of touches and memories.
—— A small diary written on a trip to Vietnam.
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