Strangers join elderly man after noticing he was eating alone | WWYD 

"What would you do?" Me: "Cry."

That man is a good actor. He had me in tears.

I know "Stu" is an actor, but I'm still crying over the "loss" of his dear friend "Bob." This show gets me every time...🥺

That last woman was sooo sweet. She made me cry! I love how she sat with him, hugged and comforted him in his time of need. People like her is what makes our world a better place to live in.

This gentleman deserves an Oscar. Probably the only actor that made cry

Bruh someone get ma man Stu an Oscar for that acting!!

It didn’t even start they’re literally just explaining the situation and I’m sobbing

When hearing “life is very short” from an elderly person it hits different no matter how many times I’ve heard it before or from whom 😭

The last woman’s words hit hard. WE are all going to be old and alone one day so we really gotta enjoy every last bit of today and tomorrow 😭😭😭

This might actually be very sweet. I get sad whenever old people feel alone.

Why do I cry everytime even though I know that Bob never died

I was raised between two cultures: Japanese and Native American. Respecting and helping our Elders is such a huge part of both cultures. I was terrified of talking to anyone when I was little. But, my mom just wouldn't have any of it. So, I would have been at Stu's table immediately, talked his ear off, taken his number and address so I could drop of food and "visit" with him and washed his car. Maybe that's why my house is a mess!

Me: Give's old lady $200 for groceries. **lady leaves** Me: Where's John Quinones?

Why am I crying for bob who doesn’t exist😭

This show teaches one thing.. Always do the right thing cuz you never know where John Quinones is..

the woman who hugged him genuinely gave the best advice. i’m glad she was strong and i hope she continues to be strong

Old people crying are one of my triggers makes me miss my grandparents

R.I.P Bob. We will never forget him.

"Life is very short, very short. We think it's long but it's not." That's deep

This show really restores faith in humanity 😃😃

Does anyone else just feel a strong sense of sadness when seeing an elder sitting alone? I'm not exactly the emotional type but when I see older people being lonely I just feel so sad. I just don't wanna think about my parents when they're older and I don't wanna think of myself when I'm older. I just wanna do the most in life until it's over and reach out.

I've actually done this with an elderly man at Applebee's... He was sittin alone and I felt so bad for him because he just seemed lost and sad so I took my plate of food and my drink and asked if he minded me sitting down with him to have my lunch and he replied "well of course not have a seat" and as we began talking I discovered that it was his and his wife's 67th anniversary and she had just passed a month before but he wanted to come to Applebee's anyway because it was where they always had their anniversary dinner... We talked for a couple hours while we ate and he told me stories about the past like how him and his wife had met, their first house, their children, what times were like back then etc.. By the time we finished talking I went to pay for my meal and he said "this ones on me" and I replied "no sir I appreciate the offer but that's not why I sat down with you" and he then said "I know but I insist, I've enjoyed the company on this day and you just so happened to of ordered my wife's favorite appetizer (which was mozzarella sticks), please let me pay for this one so I did and with that we said goodbye and I haven't seen the elderly man since then but I often find myself wondering about him and how he's doing or if he's gone on to be with his wife Gwendolyn!!!🕊🙏🏼🕊

My husband used to work in customer service and many times an older person would call with a small problem, but eventually they would admit that they were lonely and just wanted someone to talk to. It's sad to hear that people are so lonely that they'll call a customer service line to get some human interaction.

As a Vietnam vet who feels so alone with my feelings, this made me tear up.

What if they did a wwyd where John eats in public and when he gets recognized he acts like a complete A hole, wwyd if the celebrity you see on TV wasn't who you thought they were

That last lady, was like an Angel. She was so loving and caring...and her voice so soothing. You can tell from years of experience losing her loved ones she coped with it the best way she could and still be a so sweet, and kind.

I'm in tears .... I know what it feels like to be alone. I would never wish that on anyone. May everyone be surrounded by Friends & Family.

To anyone reading this who needs to hear it today....its all going to be ok.

I know he's acting, but the way he told that his friend passed away in the introduction really touched my heart

About 10 years ago my daughter and I were having lunch in a little cafe in Maine. She was probably 15 or 16 - we spotted an elderly man sitting alone and she could not take her eyes off of him because she felt he was lonely. She finally spoke to him and they had a sweet conversation back and forth for about 20 minutes. As we were leaving, he took her hand and said "You're a beautiful girl, inside and out....Mom, you should be proud". We will never forget it. That little gesture made both his day and my daughter's.

I'm over hear with a broken heart for a man who is just playing a part, knowing damn well this happens in real life.

im literally SOBBING and he’s just an actor . old people should never EVER eat alone 😭😭😭

YESSS. My boyfriend and I asked an old man dining alone to join us for dinner and it was THE BEST DATE I'VE EVER HAD. He told us all about his (many) kids and grandkids, his wife and his time in the war 🥺 He was a big sweetheart. I absolutely suggest that anyone do this once covid allows us to

That old man was probably one of the best actors on this show

This elderly lady at the end, such a warm-hearted person with so much knowledge and great advice. She is so kind and sweet. Her generosity made me emotional. God bless her.

This just inspired me to call my neighbour, she’s all alone , just last year she lost her brother and than her mother ☹️

I met a woman who was alone too when I was at the restaurant she lost her husband in a car accident and only by staring at her, I knew she was not doing fine....So I did join her at the table and she was really sweet and kind....We started chatting like we knew each other for a long time....We still talk but I am glad she is fine now....She lives alone but she has made a lot of friends and I go and visit her quite often too... I understand her pain too because I have lost my grandfather....And my grandfather was my friend...He was amazing and I really loved him so much...But after he was gone, I was simply lost in memories that i still have of him even today... Life is very brief on this planet and if you see someone sad and upset then do your best to at least hear them out...Even if it's a stranger, so what? We all have to deal with issues in life...So just open your heart and let us share our sorrows with each other...it's the only way to overcome it...Kindness is always free! I don't mind lending somebody my shoulder to cry on...

I would never let anyone sit alone if I heard they had just lost someone

I was there... I didn't help the old man eating alone, he helped me. Not at a restaurant, but at a park near my house. I'm 30 and live in Germany and back in corona times, I was on unpaid leave for over half a year, my girlfriend lost her job, she had to go back live with her parents. My mother was in hospital and I couldn't fly back home because of the restrictions... I started heavily drinking. In an effort to control my drinking, I would walk in the park near where I live and then sit on a bench, alone and watch the river. Contemplating. An elderly man greeted me everytime he saw me and one time, he sat down next to me and we started talking. Guy was 97 years old and a WWII veteran. He was also alone, his wife had died, buried a son, only family he had was his daughter, living in Spain. So we hung out and it was tremendous. He was a very kind, generous and intelligent man. He really had seen it all. Yet, he still had a smile on his face and a desire for life. I learned some stuff about life from that old vet. We had even invited each other a few times during corona, back when "social gatherings" were forbidden. He told me war stories, how Germany was rebuilt after the war, etc. I mostly told him about tech news and the history of Bulgaria, my home country. Sadly I haven't heard anything of him since late 2021. I learned from neighbors he had been admitted into an old folks home, but that's it. No address, no details. So Sgt. H.Kessler, thank you for the good conversations and I hope you found peace! You helped me in my time of need, even when you were almost 100 years old!

Just because someone who is a senior citizen who may happen to be eating alone doesn't necessarily mean that they would like some company or random strangers approaching them. They may just want to be left alone to enjoy their meals without disruption. Lol But this scenario was really sweet but sad. 😊😍😢

Not to sound melodramatic but I discovered this show yesterday and it's literally changed my life. I have so much faith in humanity, not just from watching the show, but because of the kindness in the comments and the amount of likes each video gets. Amazing.

Oh my God this breaks my heart! I once saw a elderly man having breakfast alone , but there was another plate in front of him and no one there. The waitress let us know his wife passed away 6 months ago and he still goes to the restaurant and orders her usual 🥺

The last woman made me cry. Those were the words I wanted to hear. I lost my grandfather on may 15 2022, and it made my whole life turn upside down, I still have my parents, siblings and friends but when he left it felt different and I feel my heart shatter into pieces everytime I think about him.

I really have a soft spot for elderly people, i'm really about to cry even before it starts

Cute ass old man, I just wanted to hug him

My faith in humanity has been restored.

The last lady had me in tears, what a wonderful woman.

You know what, this makes me think of an experience I had a couple years ago. Back when the movie Shazam first came out, me and my friend went to go see it at the theater together. In the row in front of us, there was an old woman sitting all by herself. We didn't say anything to her at first, but before the movie started, she turned around and started talking to us. She told us about her son and said that he was currently living in a different state with her grandkids. Apparently he took them to see the movie recently, so she went to see it for herself because she wanted to have something to talk with them about. But no one lived with her at the moment so she had to go alone. We ended up sitting with her for the whole movie and watched it together. She was so sweet

Not related to this episode but it made me remember when my grandmother passed a few months later I ran into this elderly lady that looked just like my grandmother I walked up to her and told her that my grandmother had just passed away and I asked if I could get a hug from her she said yes and she started to cry and told me “maybe I need that hug more then you my best friend’s funeral service was today,

I find a penny on the ground: HI I'M JOHN QUINONES AND YOU'RE ON WHAT WOULD YOU DO!

This happened to my nephew and I in May we went to IHOP for lunch this elderly man sat next to us all alone so we started having a conversation with us he seemed very happy to have someone to talk with while he ate so we finally finished our meal and I paid for his meal with out him knowing. Made me feel very good inside and also teaching my nephew how to treat others with respect.

In most Asian countries, elder people/parents are one of our priorities.I'm from the Philippines,specifically.Some Western countries may criticize us for being too dependent on our families,but one thing we love about our way of life is our elders/old parents don't die alone and lonely.Daughters and sons make sure we provide financial and moral support for our elders as much as possible.We dont want them to die in a home for the aged centers.We want them at home with us and feeling home if their time comes.

I was only 43 when my best friend of 31 years died. It gets a little "easier", but you never forget. I'm so glad to see this kindness.

Plot Twist: The actor marries the final diner!

I lost my grandad just over a week ago and this episode brought back the emotions. so now im crying

I am a German guy and WWYD showed me a lot about the Americans. Most of you people behave kind, heartwarming and very open if someone is in trouble or have problems. I think that is like the world should be. You are great!

People often only lost it when they are being asked "why step in?", getting in touch with the compassion you have inside, is very powerful

This second woman is amazing! Not saying the others werent but for her to invite the guy to meet other people is sometimes really what a person needs. It can be very hard to go and and try new things. Especially at a older age. And because of that sometimes you need a women like her to ‘hold your hand’ and do it. Just amazing!!

I'm an elderly woman, and I'd be quite annoyed if people tried to join me as I was eating! I very much enjoy eating out alone, and I cannot stand even the idea of having to manage learning about new people in a place I went to enjoy a meal!!!

I literally have such a soft spot for the elderly 🥺😭😭

"You only pass through life once, so make it good. So that when you go, you'll have left lovely memories for the people left behind" - The awesome purple shirt lady

I’d immediately stand up after hearing that his friend passed away. And sit and eat with him. I may be much younger that him but age makes no difference in the relationships we make in our lives. Whether they are romantic or friendly relationships.

That last lady’s advice was straight out of a movie, beautiful, poetic, poignant, and so honest and true. :)

I hate to see lonely old people. Even young people can feel just as alone sometimes if they don't have a good family or friend network. I can totally relate. Even though I am young I still felt very alone. No family no friends. But it breaks my heart to see lonely old people. Old people should be revered and respected. If I were in that situation, I would have definitely got up and sat with that old man. Also, I am from New Jersey myself. Some people think Jersey people are rude and selfish but most Jersey people have kind hearts and are out spoken and don't keep quiet if they see something wrong.

Plot twist: stu wasn’t acting

The lady who had the dog almost made me cry. Said something that you'd hear in the movies. So beautiful

This is what I love about this show. It shows how anybody, even strangers, can be kind.

Me: **opens my fridge at midnight** John: Hi, I'm John Quinones and you're in What Would You Do.

That's why introverts are not afraid of aging

Me: Feels something under my bed Looks under my bed John Quiñones: Hello there I'm John Quiñones Pulls out gun John Quiñones whispers: "What would you do"? Edit: I pulled out a uno reverse card so now we need a new host

if i saw an elderly person eating alone i would instantly join them no one deserves to eat alone especially the elderly. People show compassion

They should do a episode bout teen girls and body image cause thts lowkey a big thing thts happening rn

The husbands is most of the clips be like: 😐🍴🥗

"I'll be dining alone..." Me: **already starts getting upset even though bob isn't real**

One time I was on the bus and struck up a conversation with an elderly gentlemen about baseball. Based on his facial expressions I think it was the first time in a long time he had someone to talk to about his favorite sport. He was so happy to talk about his favorite older players and was thrilled that I knew who most of them were. Sadly I had to get off the bus before he did, but to shake his hand and see him smile was a memory I'll never forget. It was the sweetest, most beautiful conversation I ever had with a stranger.

This is the first time I cried watching this show. My dad passed away a year ago, and I remember people who sat with me. Not talking, just sitting. Dang, that meant everything.

The woman in the first scene was sitting with a guys who drizzled his ketchup on his fries...

I swear I thought I was on this show one time. I was in an airport and a lady couldn’t pay for her checked bags. She was going to see her dying grandfather. I paid for her bags. Someone took a picture and it went viral. Shit was wild. That was like a year ago. I was on the news doing interviews. I’m also a soldier so I got a lot of praise from my leadership. It was so wild how my small gesture went so far.

This story reminds me of a field trip, we were just at a McDonald’s and this lady was sitting there, don’t ask me how but me and my friends got in a ~30 minute long conversation with her about just everything. It still warms my heart to this day. If it’s your grandparents or not, talk with them. Elders are just pure joy

My dog is sick and he's dying. I will definitely take grandma's advice at 5:43 as to how to cope up with such a loss. Godbless you, granny.

He's an actor, but this old man is too good - he's making me cry lol

The last women nearly made the host cry🥺

Being alone can be incredibly difficult, especially due to loss. In my situation, I'd be very grateful if someone reached out to me like this.

📌Food for thought: *"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”* So, smile at EVERYONE you see; you might be the only bit of sunshine in their day...🌞

"I'm going to be dining alone today." -Stu Ohhhh, no you're not. (as I pull out a chair) "Hey Stu, I'm Suzy...mind if I join you? So, tell me about your friend, Bob..."

Dude this actually made me cry multiple times. It’s so sweet and heartwarming. This is now my favorite episode from them.

Sadly so many elderly people go through this sort of thing alone and no one knows. A few minutes out of your day to just talk to a stranger in need, can change their world in more ways than you will know

will be interesting if there are two scenarios, one is the rich oldman and one ordinary lonely oldman

The last woman made me cry. What a wonderful person. I wish everyone was kind.

Whenever I see an old person alone in a restaurant in general, I always wanna go sit with them because it makes me sad to see them all alone. But I don’t, because I don’t know them and I’m not sure how they’d respond to a kid wanting to sit with them

5:20 Life is short, very short Believe me she is right. Life is too short 😔

This is so sweet. I feel like babies/young children do this naturally reaching out to strangers who are by their selves but us adults have a lot of guards up. Ty for sharing this! It's inspiring!

Last woman tho. The warm hug she gave him telling him that life is short, but you have to live to the fullest and make beautiful memories. That's sweets.🤍🥺😭

The other day I saw a boy outside the mall crying,he told me he lost his Spider-Man watch. so I gave him another spider man watch I found on the floor for $10 When god blesses you,pay it forward

Did no one just look at John in the thumbnail and thought he had a man bun 🤣

The last woman is so sweet and kind heart. She is very empathy and show her full understanding, even sit with Stu and give a very good advises. Really loves this lovely woman 🤗🤗🤗

"You only pass through the world once, so you make it good and do what you can. Then when you go, you have left lovely memories for the people behind" 🥺 I'm not crying you are!

I'm 72 years old. I am bitter. The frustrating part is when you get around this age you are cursed with a perspective no young person can really grasp. They can imagine a sentiment, but really have no clue. It's like a 5 year trying to imagine what it will be like to be 40. Here is what you have to look forward to in a GOOD LIFE. You will live long enough to see the love of your life in pain as they see you die as your final thing you see before death. Or you get to outlive them. You are too old to start over and if you do the person you find will be unfairly compared to a love that may have lasted decades. Just a poor substitute. Then you have the world. You just don't fit into it anymore. You can't relate to the people or their values. No different from a 40 year old that gives up trying to fit in with the cool young people. Then you have the friends. The last connections to people you can relate to. If you are lucky, you get to watch them die one by one until you are truly alone and surrounded by people who either pity you, or look at you as some some of relic from another time. I rarely travel due to being in pain, but the rare times I do, it's to watch a friend be put into the dirt or incinerated, I have grandkids, but they don't like me. Right now I have no friends left and sort of accept that is how my life will end. I know young people will say "Oh no that will never happen to me", but I thought the same exact thing. I imagined an end surrounded by friends and family in my old age in some place where I found peace. That's not how life plays out for many older people. It's usually very lonely and bitter that a lifetime of work means nothing but rotting away wishing for death.

I'm not crying, I just got something in my eye, this is so beautiful. Sorry but this is touching. 😭😭😭😭😭❤️🥺 (Yes I was crying during the video)

I lost my best friend in the world 2 years ago. It still hurts like it happened yesturday. Life is hard when you lose the people youve chosen to call family.