A young Malaysian man recently surprised a Chinese Muslim restaurant aunty by speaking Mandarin fluently when paying for his food. Genuinely impressed by the man’s ability to speak Mandarin, even received a discount for it! The adorable interaction was caught on camera and has since gone viral on TikTok and winning the hearts of Malaysians of all races.
Image Credit: @afeefnotfound (TikTok)
Fluent Mandarin shocked restaurant aunty
Sharing his encounter, TikTok user @afeefnotfound went to pay the bill after he finished his meal at a Chinese Muslim restaurant. However, rather than the typical short conversation, Afeef conversed with the restaurant aunty in fluent mandarin. The aunty was visibly delighted and her surprised and cheerful reaction clearly showed that how unexpected and appreciated the moment was. She quickly asked Afeef in Mandarin and he confidently replied.
Image Credit: @afeefnotfound (TikTok)
Fluency in Mandarin encourages heartwarming conversation
The conversation didn’t stop at greetings. They continued talking in Mandarin, discussing about Sabah and an upcoming event. After that, the aunty even gave Afeef a discount on his meal because she was impressed by his mandarin fluency.
Image Credit: @afeefnotfound (TikTok)
Online users praise his politeness
Following the video, many netizens have responded pleasantly to the positive discussion, with many complimenting the young man for his polite and considerate attitude in addition to his language abilities. One user commented, “It’s not just that he speaks Chinese well, it’s the way he communicates that really matters. He’s polite and knows how to win the aunty’s heart”, reflecting the sentiment that shared by many who watched the video.
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