"Life Is Not For Money": Auto Driver's Words To Australian Tourist Win Hearts

"He single-handedly saved India's image of hospitality," read a comment on the heartwarming viral video.

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The auto driver spoke fluent English, and took care of the Australian tourist with good hospitality.
Photo: Instagram/willstrolls
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  • The Auto driver spoke fluent English and shared life wisdom, having worked as a cook in Melbourne
  • He expressed that life is about pleasure, not money, emphasizing a humble and joyful outlook
  • Viewers praised the driver’s hospitality, calling him a symbol of India’s welcoming spirit and warmth
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India has always attracted foreign tourists who wish to explore and experience the country. With the rise of social media, many visitors document and share their unique journeys in India. One such recent experience of an Australian tourist has gone viral on social media, amassing 9.6 million views on his new YouTube channel - @willstrolls. The video centres around the tourist's interaction with an Indian auto driver, who could not only speak fluent English but was also a delight to talk to, sharing his life experiences with words of wisdom and a warm smile.

In the video, the auto driver correctly guessed that the tourist was from Australia and revealed that he had previously worked as a cook in Melbourne. When asked if he had any businesses, the humble man confidently replied in English, saying, "I'm not a businessman. I'm a living person with pleasure. I'm not a money man. Money is necessary for life. Life is not for money."

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Calling the tourist "my friend", he took him to his favourite chai place, where his friend makes his own tea blend with rose petals. The three enjoyed the delicious-looking chai together.

"When you work as a driver, you have more fun," the driver happily shared. The tourist was then dropped at his destination and bid a happy and heartfelt goodbye to the gentleman.

The internet cannot stop appreciating the driver for his hospitality. Take a look at the comments section:

One wrote, "He single-handedly saved India's image of hospitality." Another said, "The Indian Ministry of Tourism should award people like him to promote this and to encourage others to be like him."

A viewer added, "He just lifted India's reputation 100x." A YouTube user chimed in, "Please find this man and get him back to the hospitality business. That is some top-tier customer service."

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One added, "Don't judge uncle if he is poor or not, he will be an example of how a perfect citizen should be." A comment read, "This uncle is precious, needs to be respected highly, this is India, my beautiful India."

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