A Cuban man named Damián García shared on social media the heartfelt reaction of a young store clerk in a Freely Convertible Currency (MLC) store in Havana after he gifted her a perfume he had just purchased.
The video captures the conversation between Damián and the young clerk, who attended to him with great kindness and informed him that he had bought the last bottle of the perfume Hypnotic Queen. When he mentioned that he wanted two bottles, the clerk suggested he might find it at a large perfumery in Trasval.
When Damián handed her the bottle saying, "Take it, this is for you," the young woman responded emotionally with, "No, no, no, how embarrassing!" and appeared deeply touched by the gesture.
"May kindness and solidarity also be part of our daily lives... Her reaction was gratifying and stirred a sea of emotions in me; it was the most beautiful thing I've done in recent days," wrote Damián on Facebook, authoring the moving action that quickly went viral on social media.
Since July 31, the video has garnered over 39,000 reactions and 1,500 comments.
Hundreds of comments have praised Damián García's gesture and also the pleasant demeanor and courteous service of the young clerk — something increasingly rare in a country plagued by discouragement and a lack of empathy in everyday life.
Some identified the young woman as "Melisa," known as "Mely," who inspired the gift. The incident took place at the TRD Juventud store in the Marianao municipality of Havana.
"Excellent. I know the girl and the place. She is amazing and works under unbearable conditions. Always treating others very well. I wish more people would do that. Thanks for showing support," commented one of the hundreds.
Understanding the Viral Reaction in Havana Store
Here are some frequently asked questions about the heartfelt reaction in the Havana store that went viral.
Who is Damián García?
Damián García is a Cuban man who shared a video on social media capturing the emotional reaction of a young store clerk in Havana after he gifted her a perfume.
What was the perfume gifted to the clerk?
The perfume gifted to the clerk was Hypnotic Queen.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred at the TRD Juventud store in the Marianao municipality of Havana.
How did people react to the video?
The video has received over 39,000 reactions and 1,500 comments, with many praising the kind gesture and the clerk's courteous service.