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By yaa - 26/05/2009 22:35 - Canada

Today, on my way out of the subway station, I noticed an older woman standing at the bottom of a flight of stairs with a large cart. I went up to her and asked if she needed help getting it up the stairs. She looks me up and down and says, "No, not from you." FML

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By anonymous - 01/02/2016 06:07 - Canada

Today, I saw an elderly woman struggling to reach the top shelf in my local grocery store, so I went over and asked if she needed help. She then accused me of flirting with her and had me escorted from the property. FML

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By speechless - 01/06/2013 00:50 - United Kingdom - Wallasey

Today, at the supermarket, an old lady asked for directions to the produce aisle. Having read way too many stories lately on this very site about awful elderly folks, I was wary, but helped her out. She gave me an awkward hug in thanks, lifting my wallet in the process, as I later found out. FML

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By Fat and Embarrassed - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States - Palmdale

Today, I asked an elderly customer at my work if she needed help with her groceries. She responded, "I normally would, but I'm afraid you'll eat all the groceries." FML

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By $$$ - 29/05/2013 04:49 - Australia - Chatswood

Today, an elderly woman couldn't afford all of her groceries at the checkout so she started to take out a few things. I offered to pay for her groceries; she thanked me and walked out. An onlooker then came up to me and told me that she does it to someone every week. FML

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Carry her home

By Anonymous - 16/05/2014 19:02 - Canada - Gander

Today, I helped an elderly woman push her grocery cart around the store, and look for her vehicle after she'd paid. After we spent ages wandering around trying to find her car, she remembered that she'd taken the bus today. FML

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You tried

By Anonymous - 10/06/2009 04:42 - United States

Today, I offered my seat to an elderly lady on the subway. She quietly refused. Minutes later on a sharp turn, she almost fell down on two people. As I was clearly the youngest in the disability seating section, everyone on the train turned and glared at me. FML

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By WTF is all I ask - 27/07/2012 23:55 - United States - Mcallen

Today, I was at the mall, when I saw an elderly lady drop her groceries, so I rushed over to help her pick them up. She took one look at me, called me a "Liberal bastard," and shouted for me to get away from her before she called the cops. FML

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By Cob - 03/02/2009 13:03 - United States

Today, I tried helping an old lady with her groceries. When I asked if she needed help she smiled. When I took one of her bags she yelled. I didn't know she was deaf. FML

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By arghh - 29/09/2009 09:43 - Australia

Today, I was on a tram and I noticed an older lady having trouble getting down the stairs. I immediately got up to help her, dropping my bag on the seat accidentally. As I went to get back on the tram, the doors closed. 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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Pounce 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:08

She may have meant it like you were thin/looked frail. I don't think she was personally insulting you. It was still nice of you to offer though!

Snodes 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 5:40

maybe the old lady wanted a strong guy to help her up

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pickwick716 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:07

be less awkward

losergirl 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:07

awkwarddddd. also, props to #1 for not calling "FIRST"

Carlie_McCartney 1

Saturday 6 November 2010 21:16

I agree. thank you, #1(:

nwc020 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:07

ouch

Pounce 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:08

She may have meant it like you were thin/looked frail. I don't think she was personally insulting you. It was still nice of you to offer though!

Snodes 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 5:40

maybe the old lady wanted a strong guy to help her up

TNEBlover 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:08

oh burn by an old lady fyl haha!

ewwthatsucks 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:08

if your gonna try be nice and she shoots you down- her loss

baby_love 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:09

weird old people, who cares you tried being nice that's all that matters :]

joooj_fml 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:09

didja slap the bitch up

LifeIsUnlegit 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:10

Wow, she should appreciate your desire to help you. Did she end up dropping all her shit once she got to the top? Haha.

darkening_abyss 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 2:13

thats one mean grandma

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