Summary
A post on social media has gained attention for highlighting an act of kindness experienced by an immigrant in her first U.S. job. A coworker helped her understand a cultural reference instead of making her feel out of place. The story resonated with many, especially given the current challenges faced by immigrant communities in the U.S.
Key Facts
- The post was shared on January 21 and received 91,000 views.
- It recounts an immigrant's first job experience in the U.S.
- A coworker helped her understand a reference from the film Mean Girls.
- The immigrant felt welcomed instead of embarrassed due to the coworker's kindness.
- The story comes at a time of heightened stress among immigrant communities.
- A Pew Research Center survey found many Americans support deporting some or all immigrants living in the country illegally.
- The survey also showed that a majority believe law enforcement should check immigration status during daily activities.
- Social media users responded positively to the story of workplace kindness.
