Why Did I Refuse This Random Act of Kindness?

[RStar]

Thanks for bringing it up, and letting us think about it a bit so we can know how to handle it if it comes our way. We hope not to hurt other people's feelings, but have to protect ourselves at the same time.

[Tref]

"If it's free, it's for me"

I would have accepted the drink and if there had been a sales pitch I would have listened quietly for a few seconds and said, No, but thanks for Venti Soy No Foam Latte!

Its true you have to be very careful these days. It seems everything comes with a string attached, even free string. But that doesn't mean you have to put your head in the sand either. Next time, just engage the person in a conversation, find out what its all about. Maybe you'll come away with a good story.

[Strangler Lewis]

The Starbucks line is like the communion line. It is a time to prepare your soul in happy anticipation and quiet contemplation of what you are about to partake in. (Unless the Starbucks line is too long--then it's a pisser.) While I would not have walked out, what he did was inexcusable.

[Tref]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

While I would not have walked out, what he did was inexcusable.

How dare he!

We must come together children and fight this scourge against society called, human interaction!

Put on your Ipods! Talk on your mo-bile phones! Carry your laptop --- everywhere!

Keep your eyes focused on your shoes and do not dare brush up against anybody. Do not smile at children. And do not offer up a good deed to anybody!