A young Cuban man, who recently arrived in the United States, has created a stir on TikTok by sharing a video of his first time trying McDonald's food. In the video, posted on his account @sergitosan, the young man enthusiastically describes his experience.
"First time trying McDonald's in my life; I've never had this because I've lived all my life in Cuba and there's nothing like this there," he says while enjoying chicken nuggets, fries, and a burger. "I don't know about others, but I loved it. I know I'm going to gain a lot of weight, but it's going to be my guilty pleasure. From 1 to 10, I give it a 10," he adds in the video, which is part of a series documenting his first experiences in America: eating strawberries, visiting a supermarket...
The post has garnered numerous comments and recommendations: "I did the same, but over time you won't buy it anymore; you'll see"; "I found this account today and I'm already following you and am a fan of the humility I see in you"; "Keep enjoying, by the way, your English pronunciation is great so soon, I'm sure you'll be speaking amazing English in a year, congratulations"; "Oh, what a lovely guy, he seems to have a very humble heart"; "Welcome to Tampa"; "Try the strawberry shake and never order a cheeseburger"; "Once in a while"; "I'm so glad you're enjoying these little things"; "I dated a Cuban and my heart would break when he asked what something was"; "Enjoy, we all go through this when we arrive"; "I love your contagious happiness"; "I'm so happy you've reached your freedom," are some of the hundreds of reactions.
On social media, the young man also shared a video of his first time boarding a plane and leaving Cuba to fulfill his dream of coming to the United States.
FAQs About New Cuban Immigrant's Experience in America
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the young Cuban man's experiences in the United States, as documented in his TikTok videos.
What did the young Cuban man try at McDonald's?
He tried chicken nuggets, fries, and a burger for the first time.
How did he rate his McDonald's experience?
He gave his McDonald's experience a 10 out of 10, expressing that he loved it.
What other first-time experiences has he documented?
He has documented his first time eating strawberries, visiting a supermarket, and boarding a plane.
How have people reacted to his videos?
The reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising his humility and happiness.