Do You Ever Offer Unsolicited Advice - Page 2

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

Many years ago, I was walking into a grocery store and there was a man in a wheelchair attempting to open the door to go in.

I said, "Let me hold the door open for you, and he said, mind your own business lady."

To this day, I hesitate to offer or help anyone.

hicindy2 · ‎06-06-2010

My approach is more about paying unsolicited compliments. I pay compliments to total strangers if they have a nice outfit on, an interesting piece of jewelry, their hair is perfect etc. Some people have tears in their eyes when they thank me, the thought that someone even notices brightens their day.

winamac1 · ‎12-29-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
I never do but I was in the supermarket yesterday. An elderly woman left her bag opened in the top part of the cart while her back was turned to it reaching for something. I couldn't help myself. I told her it was unsafe to leave her bag unattended and she should keep it on her. She told me I was right and thanked me. I just didn't want her to be taken advantage of.

Someone told me the same thing a few months ago. I need to be more careful about that, and she was right.

"friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel"

winamac1 · ‎12-29-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
@Dusty1 wrote:
I don't offer, but I did have a "gentleman" come up to ME in the grocery to tell me that the Diet Coke that I had in my cart was going to kill me, because it was made of the same thing that car coolant (or something) is. Then he pointed his finger at me & told me that it "obviously wasn't helping me lose weight, either".
I told him that it must have also given me Alzeheimer's, because I didn't remember asking for his opinion. Then I cried on the way home. :[
Wow that was really rude. I'm sorry he hurt your feelings. The guy is an idiot and you shouldn't give him or his comments another thought.

WOW--that was SO rude. I'd never tell anyone not to buy fried foods or diet sodas or anything. That was just wrong, and I'd be appalled if someone criticized what types of food I was purchasing! I eat very healthy, but I'd never tell others what not to buy!!

"friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel"

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

I try not to, for myself, if I ask then it's wanted, If I don't, then I don't want it.

Silver Lining · ‎04-16-2010

If someone drops something or leaves a phone or whatever behind on a table, of course, I would tell them or pick it up and "run after" them. That's not the same thing as unsolicited advice.

One time I was grocery shopping and there was a toddler in the baby seat struggling to hold a large glass jar of mayonnaise. I was afraid she would drop it and the glass and contents would splash up on her. The mother was several feet away so I told her. She got really angry and told me off.

SharkE · ‎08-19-2010

Depends.

What with all the whack a do's out there now days I let most stuff slide.

If both of us are wanting the same parking space I don't want to get shot I let 'em have it and keep driving. LOL

People, now days will pop a cap in your a*s just for the fun of it.

Leave the good samaritan stuff to Batman. Place a 911 call and keep moving is my motto.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

@Dusty1 wrote:
I don't offer, but I did have a "gentleman" come up to ME in the grocery to tell me that the Diet Coke that I had in my cart was going to kill me, because it was made of the same thing that car coolant (or something) is. Then he pointed his finger at me & told me that it "obviously wasn't helping me lose weight, either".
I told him that it must have also given me Alzeheimer's, because I didn't remember asking for his opinion. Then I cried on the way home. :[

Nice come back but a kick in his shin would have made a stronger, longer lasting, impression.

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

I don't think helping some one out is necessarily offering advice, but I do offer advice to young people even if they don't ask. I always say I'm giving them the benefit of my experience and to take it for what it's worth. No one has ever told me to mind my own business.

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

My sister's BIL is an oral surgeon so he is a smart man. He was in Costco shopping. He had his money in one place and credit cards in another. He was conned by a team working together. One was distracting him asking a question while the other stole from him. He paid with cash at Costco and didn't realize anything had happened. He got a call from one of the credit card companies asking if he made an expensive purchase, he didn't. The thieves got away with all his credit cards and driver's license. Moral of the story especially with the holidays coming be aware and alert of your surroundings.