App Driver Chooses Pizza Instead of Cash to Hear Woman's Story
Listen to the story
A ride-hailing driver in Goiás, Brazil, had an unusual experience with a passenger.
The woman was upset because her partner had been unfaithful to her.
During the ride, she wanted to share her story with someone who would listen.
She offered the driver 150 reais if he would listen to her vent about the situation.
However, the driver made an unusual request. He asked for pizza instead of the cash.
He explained that he was extremely hungry at that moment.
'I was dying of hunger,' he said, explaining his decision.
The passenger agreed to his request and bought him pizza instead of paying the money.
The driver then listened carefully as she talked about her partner's betrayal.
The story took place in the Brazilian state of Goiás.
After the woman shared her experience online, it quickly became popular.
Many people found the story funny and touching at the same time.
Some praised the driver for being honest about his hunger.
Others said it showed kindness and understanding between two strangers.
The simple exchange of pizza for a listening ear caught public attention.
It became a small but memorable moment of human connection.
Vocabulary10 words
- driver
- a person who drives a vehicle for work
- unfaithful
- not loyal to a partner; cheating
- vent
- to talk about strong feelings to feel better
- betrayal
- when someone breaks your trust
- request
- asking for something
- exchange
- giving one thing for another
- praise
- to say good things about someone
- connection
- a link or bond between people
- memorable
- easy to remember because it is special
- attention
- notice or interest from people
Quiz
Answer key
1. She was upset about her partner's unfaithfulness 2. Pizza 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A ride-hailing driver in Goiás, Brazil, had an unusual _____ with a passenger.
The woman was upset because her partner had been _____ to her.
During the ride, she wanted to share her story with someone who would _____.
She offered the driver 150 reais if he would listen to her _____ about the situation.
However, the driver made an unusual _____. He asked for pizza instead of the cash.
He explained that he was extremely _____ at that moment.
'I was dying of hunger,' he said, explaining his _____.
The driver then listened carefully as she talked about her partner's _____.
After the woman shared her experience online, it quickly became _____.
The simple _____ of pizza for a listening ear caught public attention.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think the woman wanted to talk to a stranger about her problem?
- Do you think it was a good decision for the driver to ask for pizza instead of money?
- Have you ever shared a personal problem with someone you didn't know well? Why or why not?
- Why do you think this story became popular online?