“Maaf Kar Dijiye”: 2 AM Apology From Delivery Guy Melts Hearts, Leaves Customer Speechless

Sometimes, the smallest words can leave the biggest mark. A simple “sorry” from a food delivery man in Delhi has gone viral on Reddit and reminded everyone how powerful kindness can be. It all started late one night, when a Reddit user from Delhi placed a food order around 2 am. They wanted to make sure their parents didn’t wake up, so they gave the delivery person a clear instruction: “If the security guard wants to confirm, just call me on my mobile. Don’t let him call the landline; my parents will wake up.”

But things didn’t go as planned. Despite the request, the landline rang. The user admitted they were annoyed at first. After all, it was the middle of the night, and they had tried to avoid disturbing their parents. Yet what happened next completely changed their mood and turned a small irritation into an unforgettable moment.

A Simple “Sorry” That Changed Everything

When the delivery person finally arrived with the food, he immediately said something that caught the user off guard. In Hindi, he softly said, “Maaf kar dijiye, main aapki phone vaali baat bhool gaya, galati ho gayi (Please forgive me. I forgot about calling you personally. It was my mistake.)” The Reddit user wrote, “That hit me hard. Nobody here really says sorry, especially delivery guys who are already working crazy hours. My irritation just disappeared, and I felt bad instead.”

That single line turned what could have been an ordinary late-night delivery into a story that made thousands of people stop and think. The power of a genuine apology was suddenly clear.

Rare ‘sorry’ from delivery guy made me feel guilty.
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The Internet Reacts to the Heartwarming Moment

The post quickly gained attention on Reddit, drawing emotional reactions from people everywhere. One person commented, “Proof a sorry can make you a bigger person.” Another agreed, saying, “Exactly, not everyone has the courage to apologize.” 

Some comments were more practical, offering advice for next time. One user suggested, “You should’ve kept the receiver so the line is engaged already.” Others used the moment to talk about differences between cities. A Redditor wrote, “That was my experience in Delhi too. I moved to Mumbai and was surprised by the humility and frequent use of ‘sorry’ and ‘thank you.’ In Delhi, doing that might invite folks to walk all over you.”

As the discussion grew, many people started thinking about the tough life of delivery workers, especially during late-night hours. One comment read, “Hope you tipped him something. Delivering at 2 am or wandering out is no joke, especially in Delhi-NCR.” Another person shared an even more heartfelt reaction: “This made me want to hug that delivery guy so bad. Who knows what he might be going through?”

What started as a simple food delivery turned into a story that touched thousands of hearts.