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Everyone has a different reaction to a celebrity run-in. Some might try to play it cool, while others might openly gawk or fawn over the star.

In this story from British finance company Barclaycard, a restaurant owner seizes upon a chance meeting with British actress Helena Bonham Carter as the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his stellar customer service.

Helena Bonham Carter in Paradise

Wasel Ali is the proud owner of local restaurant Paradise. “Every customer is important, and I make sure they all get the Paradise treatment,” he says, explaining that he is confident in his ability to stick to that principle thanks to Barclaycard’s payment services.

Then on what appears to be a typical day, Ali is caught by surprise when the award-winning and critically acclaimed Bonham Carter pays a visit to his modest establishment.

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