A heartwarming encounter between a Starbucks barista and a customer has gone viral on TikTok, leaving many viewers in tears.
A Starbucks barista customer gesture has TikTok in tears.
Courtney, a Starbucks barista, shared a video on April 26 recounting a touching interaction she had with a customer.
Working part-time, Courtney starts her day at 4 a.m. and ends her shift between 9:30 and 10 a.m. She prides herself on being a morning person who brings energy and positivity to her workplace.
Courtney noticed a customer who seemed to be having a hard time. Determined to bring a smile to the woman's face, she succeeded in brightening the customer's day.
A Starbucks barista received a large tip after helping a 'struggling' customer.
A few minutes after their interaction, the customer returned and handed Courtney's manager a note to give to her.
The note expressed gratitude for Courtney's kindness, acknowledging that she had made a significant difference in the customer's day.
The customer encouraged Courtney to treat herself to something nice, adding a reminder that good deeds always come back around.
Along with the heartfelt note, the customer also left Courtney a $200 tip.
This generous gesture enabled Courtney to afford an urn for her mother's remains, allowing her to "bring her mom home for Mother's Day." Overcome with emotion, Courtney expressed her gratitude for the impact the customer had made on her life.
The The note read: “I travel a lot for wok. That usually means late nights and very early mornings…I’ve been here for two days and so far you have been the only person I have encountered that has been genuinely kind. You were the first face I saw this morning and you really brightened my day.”
“I’m sure you are exhausted because life, right? That’s all of us. But you deserve to know you made a difference in someone’s day today just by being kind. I’m also willing to bet you have a great sense of humor. Who doesn’t appreciate that? I hope you have the very best day. I know I will thanks to you.
“Treat yourself to something nice. I can tell you deserve it. Maybe just not coffee. Do good in this world and it will always come back to you.”
The video quickly went viral on social media, evoking strong emotions from viewers.
In her TikTok video, Courtney was moved to tears by the note, especially as she was approaching her first Mother's Day without her mom, who passed away the previous June.
Courtney's video quickly went viral, garnering 3.3 million views by Tuesday morning. The comments section was filled with people expressing their emotional reactions to the story.
One person said: Omg! I was crying before you were crying.
A second wrote: That is called” A tap on the shoulder” from your Mom to this lady which made her be at your work that day. Keep being you.
While a third commented: She’s not out there honey. She is an angel that your mom sent. this is the most beautiful story. I know how important it is for you to bring her home.
Someone else said: Girl omg how sweet!! I’m sobbing!! What a wonderful person! You both didn’t realize you needed each other.
