In the middle of a Tin Shui Wai crosswalk, a simple act of gratitude—a 90-degree bow—from two students touched hearts online amidst the hustle of daily life.
The moment was captured on a driver's dashcam and shared in a Facebook group on Tuesday (Nov 11), with the title “Very polite primary school student, worthy of praise.”
The footage, recorded around 3.19pm, shows three students with large backpacks patiently waiting by a zebra crossing in the Tin Yan Estate area.
After the car comes to a full stop and the driver signals them to proceed, the students begin to cross.
As they reach the middle of the road, one boy turns and delivers a 90-degree bow—a silent "thank you" that his companion immediately mirrors before both continue on their way.
Truly deserve praise: Online community
The clip quickly garnered thousands of likes, with comments flooding in to applaud their behavior as "well-behaved," "superb," and "a rarity."
Many highlighted that the children’s actions reflected excellent upbringing, with one user stating, "Their parents and teachers should be proud," and referring to them as "future pillars of society."
The gesture also drew cultural comparisons, with several commenters likening the boys' manners to "Japanese-style politeness."
“Courtesy costs nothing,” one commenter noted , who added that he also practices such gestures.
The discussion expanded to recognize polite drivers, suggesting that mutual respect on the roads is a value worth celebrating for everyone.
