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After completing the sketch, the artist handed it to the man sitting beside the woman, who then walked up to the artist with a broad smile on her face to thank him
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Sometimes, a small gesture is enough to bring a smile to someone’s face. Proving that exactly, a sketch artist surprised a foreigner with a portrait of her at an airport. The woman’s wholesome reaction after receiving the unexpected gift from a total stranger at an airport had left social media users smiling ear to ear.
The video, which has now garnered over 1.4 million views, was shared on Instagram by artist Bobby Saladi. He wrote in the caption, “A Foreigner’s Reaction Made My Day.” The clip showed him sitting at the airport and quietly sketching a portrait of the foreigner who was waiting for her flight at the terminal. She was accompanied by other people.
Completely unaware that she was the subject of an artwork, the woman continued to wait a few rows ahead of the artist while he carefully continued sketching. “A quiet sketch of a foreigner in an airport. She didn’t know I was drawing her (sic),” the text overlaying the clip read.
“That Smile Was Worth Everything”
After completing the portrait, Bobby handed it to the man sitting beside her, who then passed the sketch on to her. The woman appeared pleasantly surprised as she looked at the artwork.
Impressed by the wholesome gesture, she smiled at him from her seat and later walked over to personally thank him. She smiled ear to ear as she posed with the portrait. “That smile was worth everything,” the text on the clip said.
“They Know How To Give Respect”
In no time, the video caught the attention of social media users, with people praising both the talent of the artist and the woman’s sweet response to the artwork.
“She’s so cute, and your drawing is also so beautiful,” wrote a user.
“Sir, she looks so happy,” quipped another person.
“She is beautiful,” a person mentioned.
Meanwhile, praising the woman’s gesture, an individual penned, “They know how to give respect.”
“Such a small incident may have caused a positive impact on their whole trip to India. Cheers. Respect,” commented a different person.
“I think you made her trip memorable,” mentioned another individual.
“Turning blank paper into unforgettable memories, one pencil stroke at a time,” someone said while praising the artist.
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August 02, 2026, 17:00 IST
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