After Taking Picture Of Man In McDonald's Teacher Warns "I Hope You Know This Will Go Viral"

Mar 05, 2019 by apost team

One elderly woman went to McDonald's recently for an afternoon meal. She was alone and feeling a little lonely. After ordering her meal, she looked around at the eating area to determine where she would sit.

The woman saw a young man who was also eating alone. She approached him with her tray in her hands. The scene that unfolded next went viral.

Amanda Craft and Amy Meyering are both special education teachers. They were enjoying a meal along with a few co-workers when they saw the gesture made by the young man. They were made proud by Eric Haralson's response to the older woman's search for companionship.

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The woman asked Eric if she could sit at the table with him. The young man smiled a big smile, gestured for her to have a seat, then shook her hand and introduced himself.

Amanda recalls watching the interaction and says the two really seemed to enjoy each other's company. She posted on social media of seeing Eric laugh hysterically at something said by the woman. Amanda says Eric's laugh was contagious and filled the room with happiness.

Amy also took to social media to express her feelings about the impromptu lunch date. She said she was proud of Eric for accommodating the elderly woman.

Amy and Amanda took a photo of Eric and the old woman enjoying their brief time together and the response on social media has been amazing. The women say they were so touched by Eric's gesture they wanted to share it with the world. Before the women left the restaurant, they told Eric he would go viral. They were right.

What do you think about Eric's gesture to the elderly woman? Let us know in the comments and pass this article and video on to friends and family. It is refreshing to see two people who seemingly would not have much in common enjoy a laugh and a meal together.