While stories of misbehaving youth often dominate headlines, a recent TikTok video reminds us that many young people still value manners and respect, especially towards elders.
A heartwarming post shared by TikTok user @rosdi7303 has gone viral, capturing a touching moment between a group of students and their bus driver. The video features Rosdi, a bus driver tasked with ferrying students from Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran Johor (KYPJ), as he drops them off at their campus."
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As the students lined up to exit the bus, most of them could be seen thanking Rosdi, a simple yet meaningful gesture of appreciation for bringing them to college safely. However, one student's action stood out.
A male student wearing a white t-shirt extended his hand to shake Rosdi's before stepping off the bus. This small but powerful act of respect visibly moved the driver. What followed was even more heartening, several other students behind him began doing the same, forming a line of handshakes as they exited.
In the caption, Rosdi expressed his emotions, writing: "Whose child is this, so well-mannered." He also said, "Alhamdulillah, because one started with a greeting, others followed to do the same good deed."
Rosdi admitted he was deeply touched by the students respectful behavior. He added that even a simple thank-you would have been enough to make his day, but the handshake made the moment even more memorable.
Since it was posted, the video has racked up over 1 million views, drawing praise from netizens across the country. The comments section quickly filled with people applauding the students good manners, with many singling out the boy in the white t-shirt for setting such a positive example.
Some commenters expressed hope that this kind of respectful attitude would remain with the students well into adulthood. Others said they were genuinely moved and inspired by the scene, proving that kindness and courtesy never go unnoticed, even in the smallest of gestures.