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I think your dad said metaphorically that Cubans have always faced needs. And he was right.
But any human being (non-Cuban) who can't even eat a chocolate sometimes, or have a good meal, or even afford a meal in a restaurant, will of course be happy if you give him these things.
Basic things... of course he will be happy if he can at least have basic things, not a Cuban, anyone in this world.
And the beer... I guess to forget the sorrows.

Look at the Charles Bukowski quote I shared with nancybriti1 in a comment.