Why Did I Refuse This Random Act of Kindness?

Gemini Cricket · 11-17-2007, 03:35 PM

Because you didn't know what kind of strings may have been attached to this act of kindness. It was a nice gesture, but he'll be fine.
He was pimping Starbucks, nothing more. When I was working at Borders, I had coupons to give out that the company gave us managers for a free drink. It was to promote drinks in the cafe and as an apology if something didn't work out for the customer.
It's free, but it's also a plea to be a devote customer.

wendybeth · 11-17-2007, 08:49 PM

Are you sure he was a college boy, of did he just look young? (Maybe he was from corporate?) Anyway, I'm with BTD- trust your gut. Maybe a warning sign went off for a good reason, like perhaps it was a new card and he was being irresponsible with mommy and daddy's money, or it was stolen, etc. Could be he was legit, but something tripped your sensors...... Then again, you could just be a cranky old person.

(Kidding! I would have been a bit wary myself, but I really am a cranky old person.)

11-17-2007, 03:35 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Because you didn't know what kind of strings may have been attached to this act of kindness. It was a nice gesture, but he'll be fine. He was pimping Starbucks, nothing more. When I was working at Borders, I had coupons to give out that the company gave us managers for a free drink. It was to promote drinks in the cafe and as an apology if something didn't work out for the customer. It's free, but it's also a plea to be a devote customer.
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11-17-2007, 08:49 PM	#2
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Are you sure he was a college boy, of did he just look young? (Maybe he was from corporate?) Anyway, I'm with BTD- trust your gut. Maybe a warning sign went off for a good reason, like perhaps it was a new card and he was being irresponsible with mommy and daddy's money, or it was stolen, etc. Could be he was legit, but something tripped your sensors...... Then again, you could just be a cranky old person. (Kidding! I would have been a bit wary myself, but I really am a cranky old person.) __________________
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