{"id":2619,"date":"2020-06-23T17:44:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T09:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=2619"},"modified":"2020-09-14T22:41:35","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T14:41:35","slug":"free-ice-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/free-ice-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanoi Man Sets Up Free Ice Tea Booth In Heatwave For Delivery Drivers To Quench Their Thirst"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free ice tea booth to help delivery drivers<\/h2>\n
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Hanoi is infamous for its harsh summer<\/strong>. When heatwaves strike, simply going outside for a few minutes can leave you dizzy and drenched in sweat. Thankfully, with no shortage of delivery services available these days, we rarely have to go outside anymore. With just a few swipes on the phone, we can enjoy anything we need from the comfort of our AC room, from b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/em> to bubble tea and coffee.<\/p>\n

However, delivery drivers<\/strong> \u2013 the reason we can afford this luxury \u2013 are not so lucky. Due to the nature of their job, they have to stay out in the sun all day, every day<\/strong>, which in itself is already a physically draining task.<\/p>\n

Understanding their hardship, a man has set up a free ice tea booth<\/strong> in Hanoi to provide refreshment for delivery drivers and other outdoor laborers passing by.<\/p>\n

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Ice tea and cool towels on offer for free<\/h3>\n
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To lend a helping hand to delivery riders and other laborers who have to work outdoors in the heat to make a living, Phong T\u00f9ng<\/a>, a man from Hanoi, has set up a free ice tea booth on the sidewalk<\/strong> of a major street in the city for everyone to have some refreshment if they need it.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Phong T\u00f9ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Located at number 331 Nguy\u1ec5n Tr\u00e3i Street,<\/strong> which sees frequent traffic, the simple tea booth comes with a metal tank containing tea, an ice box, stools, paper cups, and a trash can for people to throw the cups in when they\u2019re done drinking.<\/p>\n

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\nA GrabBike driver parked his bike on the road and stopped by for a quick drink<\/em>
\nImage credit: Phong T\u00f9ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

As the booth is right next to the road, drivers passing by can just park their bikes next to the sidewalk and sit down for a quick sip<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\nA street vendor sitting down to rest<\/em>
\nImage credit: Phong T\u00f9ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Of course, if someone wants to sit down and rest their legs for a bit, the stools are always ready.<\/p>\n

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Netizens show their appreciation<\/h3>\n
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Phong T\u00f9ng\u2019s small yet meaningful act of kindness quickly captured the attention of Vietnamese netizens, who then shared it on several popular forums to spread the word. Within hours, the story has received thousands of compliments, with many thanking the generous man for his deed.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour action is admirable. On behalf of all ride-hailing drivers, thank you,\u201d a Facebook user named Ph\u1ea1m Minh Ho\u00e0n wrote.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: T\u00f9ng \u0110\u0103ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Another user, Enh Chung, commented: \u201cTried it. The tea is cool, but it warms the heart. Thank you, brother.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: T\u00f9ng \u0110\u0103ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Hanoi man helps delivery drivers with free ice tea<\/h3>\n
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Charitable acts like Phong T\u00f9ng\u2019s have certainly brightened up the days of many outdoor workers and made their daily struggles a little bit more bearable. We all should also show our appreciation for our delivery drivers who are withstanding the heat so that we don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n

One small act from you \u2013 even something as simple as bringing them a glass of water \u2013 will no doubt stay with them for a long time.<\/p>\n

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