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22 times absolute strangers stepped up to protect women

Motta's tweet inspired many to share similar faith-in-humanity-restoring moments.

22 times absolute strangers stepped up to protect women
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Twitter user Laura Motta shared a poignant story of a small but impactful act of kindness from a bartender, and it resonated deeply with people online. Her tweet, which has garnered over 804,000 likes and nearly 100,000 shares, described how the bartender subtly shielded her from an uncomfortable situation with a potentially suspicious man. “Was at a bar alone yesterday when the bartender said, ‘Hey, check out this text from my sister!’ He showed me his phone, and it said, ‘Do not, under any circumstances, get into a conversation with the guy sitting on your right.’ Men, if you are in a position to do this, DO THIS,” she shared.



 

This thoughtful gesture struck a nerve, sparking a flood of similar stories from others who had been protected or supported by strangers in tense or risky situations. Responses to Motta’s tweet were brimming with accounts of quick-thinking kindness—from bars and public spaces to everyday settings like grocery stores. Here are 23 stories from those replies that truly restore faith in humanity.

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This article originally appeared on 5.4.22.

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