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Man Finds Two Strangers On His Lawn So He Brings Them Tea

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Man "Confronts" 2 Elderly Strangers Resting in His Garden - They Return With a Note

These women were not expecting this.

It’s not every day that you look out your window and see strangers hanging out in your garden and on your lawn furniture. But when one man in Toronto peered out behind his curtains and was greeted with the surprising sight of two elderly women sitting down for a chat, he reacted in the most unexpected way.


A Little Rest

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A man unexepectedly found two women in his garden

Photo by Carlita Benazito on Unsplash


Two women were enjoying a stroll together on a nice day when they realized they needed a rest. They spotted two Adirondack chairs on a front lawn just steps from the sidewalk, with some pretty flowers and a nice street view. So they decided to sit down.

Inside, a man realized he had company and thought about what to do. Many people would head outside and politely ask the women to leave or perhaps start a conversation and ask them what they were doing there. Not this man. This man came up with a whole other plan.

“These two older women sat down on my chairs outside,” a user named Carlo P shared on TikTok. “So I said, ‘How could I not serve my two outdoor guests some tea?’”

A Wholesome Surprise

So, that’s exactly what the man did. He brought some fruit tea and honey outside to “help them enjoy the afternoon.” They were pleasantly surprised, and in the TikTok video, they sipped on their mugs while chatting and catching up.

The wholesome "confrontation" inspired many people online. The video went viral with thousands of likes and comments from people who chimed in to spout love for Canadians, grandmas, and kindness in general.

“And that, my friends, is how we should act as humans,” wrote one person. “It costs nothing to be kind. Well done, sir,” wrote someone else.

According to Carlo, the women thanked him afterward. The next day they even returned with a thank you note.

“The world needs this kind of kindness,” someone else added.

Creating Community

Small acts like these help us all build and foster a spirit of community and kindness, proving that by leading with our hearts, we can make our corners of the world a slightly better place.

This man didn’t have to be so hospitable to his guests, but in doing so, he opened the door for friendship, love, and acceptance. These women were simply sitting and taking a break and were met with the respect and kindness we all deserve.

It’s a beautiful reminder that we, too, can do small things that create a big difference, whether it’s helping someone in need, taking time out of our day to perform a kind act, or surprising someone with a simple gesture.

These things are within our power to achieve every day; all we need to do is keep our eyes open and look for opportunities.

*Featured image contains photo by Nothing Ahead

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