Why Did I Refuse This Random Act of Kindness? - Page 7

blueerica · 11-19-2007, 06:13 PM

Actually, there is something to "women's intuition" or so my consumer behavior/psych type classes tell me, though it often has more to do with a desire to communicate. Men tend to get very different intuition and it's not often the kind that needs to be communicated, just acted upon. I must be tired because I can't remember which of my classes this was for, but last Spring we watched a video where they had boys and girls at various ages, 4-5 9-10, etc respond to the same situations and almost invariably the girls acted one way and the boys acted a different way. It's not better or worse to be one or the other, it's just what it was, which could be genetics, conditioning, or even more likely - both.

But back on topic, I can understand the discomfort that may have come from the situation. No need to beat anyone into the ground over it, no need to figure much out - I just think the whole scenario seemed rather odd. I'm totally in Alex's corner with this one - it was asked entirely in the wrong order. Maybe it didn't warrant walking out, but... it is what it is. On the other hand, I prefer €'s analysis... I like caffeinated illicit sex. Or whatever that was. All I saw was sex. And illicit.

NirvanaMan · 11-19-2007, 06:41 PM

Are you sure the offer of good deed came from a young college student and not a christmas woodland creature? If the latter, I think you chose wisely.

Not Afraid · 11-19-2007, 09:55 PM

Christmas Woodland Creature?

Whale day!

lashbear · 11-20-2007, 03:03 AM

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I find that "Loose Stool" works just fine.

I had loose stools, but I fixed them up with a new set of good screws.

Snowflake · 11-20-2007, 08:10 AM

Well, nobody offered to buy me a starbucks this morning. However, a nice gentleman held the door open for me.

sleepyjeff · 11-20-2007, 10:22 AM

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Well, nobody offered to buy me a starbucks this morning. However, a nice gentleman held the door open for me.

Unless he was leaving that means he would have been behind you in line.......not that I have ever done that

Snowflake · 11-20-2007, 10:25 AM

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Unless he was leaving that means he would have been behind you in line.......not that I have ever done that

He ended up in line behind me. The barista did not get my drink right, alas. Since I got more than one, I did not actually start drinking until I got to the office. My once in a blue moon coffee drink was not a peppermint mocha. Too lazy to go back and get the proper drink

Oh well!

blueerica · 11-20-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

He ended up in line behind me. The barista did not get my drink right, alas. Since I got more than one, I did not actually start drinking until I got to the office. My once in a blue moon coffee drink was not a peppermint mocha. Too lazy to go back and get the proper drink

Oh well!

Well, duh... it's because you went to Starbucks!

Too bad you don't live down here - I'd treat you to a prettyful peppermint mocha.

Snowflake · 11-20-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

Well, duh... it's because you went to Starbucks!

Too bad you don't live down here - I'd treat you to a prettyful peppermint mocha.

How about a to-go at the big blow out in your honor?

No Peet's near the office, sorry to report.

Snowflake · 11-26-2007, 04:51 PM

I happened to read the starbucks cup today, they've got a "promotion" called Pass the Cheer. Offer to buy the drink of the person behind you. Or the retelling of a story, to inspire cheer and paying it forward, or backwards.

Wonder if this is what the college student was all about?

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Starbucks Iconic Red Cups Turn Ten
Nothing signals the arrival of the holidays more than coffee drinkers sipping from the Starbucks red cup. Celebrating its 10th holiday this year, this seasonal classic will feature “cheer stories” inspired by the wonderful spirit of Starbucks customers. One featured story recounts the tale of a Starbucks Drive-Thru in California where a customer spontaneously decided to pay for the drink for the person behind him. That delighted person was in turn inspired to pay for the drink for the person behind her, who then acted in kind, inspiring a chain reaction of cheer-passing that lasted for many more cars in line. And what better source for inspiration than Starbucks® legendary holiday beverages.

11-19-2007, 06:13 PM	#61
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Actually, there is something to "women's intuition" or so my consumer behavior/psych type classes tell me, though it often has more to do with a desire to communicate. Men tend to get very different intuition and it's not often the kind that needs to be communicated, just acted upon. I must be tired because I can't remember which of my classes this was for, but last Spring we watched a video where they had boys and girls at various ages, 4-5 9-10, etc respond to the same situations and almost invariably the girls acted one way and the boys acted a different way. It's not better or worse to be one or the other, it's just what it was, which could be genetics, conditioning, or even more likely - both. But back on topic, I can understand the discomfort that may have come from the situation. No need to beat anyone into the ground over it, no need to figure much out - I just think the whole scenario seemed rather odd. I'm totally in Alex's corner with this one - it was asked entirely in the wrong order. Maybe it didn't warrant walking out, but... it is what it is. On the other hand, I prefer €'s analysis... I like caffeinated illicit sex. Or whatever that was. All I saw was sex. And illicit. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Are you sure the offer of good deed came from a young college student and not a christmas woodland creature? If the latter, I think you chose wisely.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Christmas Woodland Creature? Whale day!
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Well, nobody offered to buy me a starbucks this morning. However, a nice gentleman held the door open for me. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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