Among Friends

[Shanus]

I was at grocery store today and happen to have a lot of bags...seltzers, TP and PT, etc. As I was headed towards the door, the bag guy asked if I needed help to the car and load them for me?

Talk about aging...I guess the silver hair made it look like I couldn't do it all myself. I thanked him and said with a laugh that I can handle it all myself....and always do.

[FranandZoe]

I know - I'm always surprised too lol.  I think I look pretty good - and fit - for my age but maybe not so much.  And no gray hair.  

I was at a local Peebles (Bealls) some years ago in the makeup dept  - thought I was looking pretty good - I was asked if I wanted a makeover lol.  Talk about a downer.  

[ThinkingOutLoud]

I would always accept the help. It has nothing to do with age or ability. Letting someone do a kind deed is a good thing.

[occasionalrain]

@ThinkingOutLoud 

I always accept too, kindness goes both ways.

[ThinkingOutLoud]

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@occasionalrain wrote:

@ThinkingOutLoud 

I always accept too, kindness goes both ways.

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Yep. This poster complains about the world we live in but then rejects kindness that is offered. Maybe this was G-d's way of showing the OP there are still nice people in the world but she chose to dismiss it because of pride.

(not picking on OP - posting for all who read this and do the same thing)

[Mz iMac]

@Shanus  In my neck of the woods, grocery store employees are unionized.  All except the mentally disabled males who stand behind the cashier just waiting to help w/groceries.

I always except their help & tip them. 

If they shake their head no I stuff the $$ in their shirt pocket, say thank you & am in my car before they know what just happened.

[SilleeMee]

Looking for tip $money$ is my guess. People gotta make a livin' one way or another.

[Kachina624]

Talk about a downer...I was shopping while minding my own business when a toddler riding  in a cart pointed at me and cried out, "grandma".  Her mom was so embarrassed, apologized and said, "we love grandmas in our family".  Great explanation. 

Yes, I think it was the white hair.  I recalled my mom mentioning the same thing happening to her once.

[kitcat51]

I pushed a flatbed cart to my car with 40lb bags of softener salt when a young man wanted to put them in my van, I can do it myself but just smiled & said That's so thoughtful, Thank You. We chatted for a few then he was on his way, the pleasant encounter made my day. I've always liked helping others & an important part of that is accepting help too.

[haddon9]

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@FranandZoe wrote:

I know - I'm always surprised too lol.  I think I look pretty good - and fit - for my age but maybe not so much.  And no gray hair.  

I was at a local Peebles (Bealls) some years ago in the makeup dept  - thought I was looking pretty good - I was asked if I wanted a makeover lol.  Talk about a downer.  

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@FranandZoe I'm sure it had nothing to do with your appearance.  I bet it was to make $ales while showing you new products.