Miscellaneous: Today, I was helping my elderly neighbor carry her groceries...

By neighbor - 26/01/2014 13:08 - Australia - Mosman

Today, I was helping my elderly neighbor carry her groceries into her kitchen. When I finished, she sighed and said, "You're such a sweet girl. It's just a shame about your face." FML

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By Anonymous - 14/01/2018 15:00

Today, at work, I cashed out a sweet old lady. As I handed her the bag, she looked at me kindly and said, "Don’t worry sweetie. It'll get better," to which I responded, "What will get better?" She smiled at me and said, "Your face." FML

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By Anonymous - 07/03/2014 18:25 - Philippines - Quezon City

Today, I asked my grandmother what she looked like when she was young. She casually replied, "I was ugly, sweetie. Just like you." FML

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By blk8764 - 15/03/2011 22:35 - United States

Today, I was at the grocery store when an elderly woman walked up to me and said, "Why can't every guy be as handsome as you?" I would have been flattered by the comment, if I was a guy. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/01/2011 02:59 - United States

Today, after lifting a 20 pound box of oranges for a woman at work, she turned around to say "Your acne needs help." I still had to tell her to have a good day. FML

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By Idktbh - 18/11/2017 22:00 - United States

Today, when I finished helping a customer, she said, “Thanks cutie!” When I thanked her she giggled and said, “I just like making people smile, plus I bet you don’t get called that often!” FML

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Nice girl

By Lithiac - 04/02/2014 06:16 - United States - Ocala

Today, at the grocery store, an elderly woman asked for help with some tea. I lent her a hand, spending a good twenty minutes reading different labels out loud until she found one she liked. After she was done, she handed me a pamphlet and said, "You're a nice girl. I hope you don't go to hell." FML

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By Anonymous - 24/08/2010 05:52 - United States

Today, I was working at my job as a cashier, checking out an elderly woman's groceries. She was very nice, and we chatted for a couple minutes. Once she had paid, she leaned close to me and said, very politely, "I'm so so sorry that I mistook you for a girl at first, young man." I AM a girl. FML

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By ugly? - 20/09/2011 08:08 - United States

Today, at work, a weird old woman came up to me and told me that it's okay: being ugly isn't a choice, it's nothing to be ashamed of, and that it's what inside that counts. She then hugged me and walked away. FML

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By FarewellRalphs - 24/05/2017 20:00

Today, I went grocery shopping with my grandmother. Our bagger offered to help load our groceries, to which my grandmother replied, "Oh, what a nice young colored boy." FML

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By romedizzle - 24/11/2010 09:52 - Canada

Today, I was helping an older lady return her previously bought items to customer service. As she walked away and said "Thanks," I tried to say "You're welcome" and "No problem" at the same time. I ended up saying "Your problem". She scowled at me. FML

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ellie12345678999 13

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:19

I'm sure you pretty and plus maybe she has bad eye sight

604 11

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:19

She probably said "pace" ... Next time be a bit quicker! You're not her age.

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jjander69 11

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:22

That's alright, most elderly people are delusional. Don't worry about it

TheImaginarySong 16

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:24

I've actually had an elderly person say that to me too. Unfortunately they get away with it but keep your head up OP!

Jared900DUmpling 30

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:25

I don't know about what she said, everyone has a different idea of beauty. Maybe she just thinks of beauty as how people looked when she was younger. Just a thought.

juan3611 14

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:25

My grandma thought I was a girl.....

Godsofdracos 15

Monday 27 January 2014 12:53

Well honey that's a um... Ah... Well... Ah....

TXFernwoods 26

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:27

The elderly strike again!

mario2012 18

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:27

She means that it's a shame that your face is prettier than hers.

xElitexGamer 5

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:31

I would have just said "Kelly much?"

xElitexGamer 5

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:32

Typo meant to say jelly

awilliams44 9

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:32

only old ppl can get away with it..

larrena2377 26

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:34

It's alright. It's only one person's opinion. Not everyone sees everyone the same. Chin up :)

Mysterious_one 26

Sunday 26 January 2014 19:34

elderly people are the worst .. don't worry.. I'm sure u r pretty.. just don't take her wordage for grants as she can't go back in time when ahead used to look as half as your beauty