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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby
First off, learn how to spell diarrhea 
Seriously though, the difference in this case is that they were in line to make a purchase - he wasn't making the drink, just offering to pay for it.
I am not sure how "rude" the inquiry was. The words don't seem that offensive, but I am not sure of the approach.
Overall, I think we, as a society, are little too protective. I feel as though we should open up a little more to one another.
I have been trying to figure out to respond to Helen's OP. I keep thinking that I am disappointed (generally speaking) that a simple "no thank you" was not used here. I do think that leaving the establishment was a bit much (unless it was simply out of personal embarrassment). Without being there, I suspect that the worst thing the gentleman was engaging in not the smoothest marketing. Optimistically, I want to believe he was trying to make the world a better place.
I have been known to pay for people's meals at a restaurant. I remember Susan and I having an engaging conversation with the people at the next table one evening several years ago. They were there celebrating their anniversary. I was so touched by their story and their demeanor, that on our way out (we were seated and consequently finished before they did), we paid their dinner tab. We did it simply because we thought it would be an unexpected gesture that would (hopefully) make the world a better place. |
Good for you, KB! I think, as stated before, that random acts of kindness should be anonymous- it is very uncomfortable for me to accept freebies from someone, but should someone just do as you and Susan have done, I would be very pleased and would certainly make an effort to do the same sometime.