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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
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
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
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
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
Today, I saw a guy struggling to reach something on the top shelf at the grocery store. Wanting to be helpful, I said, “Need a tall person’s help?” He laughed, stepped aside, then his girlfriend, who was taller than both of us, grabbed the item with zero effort. She gave me the dirtiest look, as if I’d personally insulted his manhood. FML
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
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
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
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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Pounce 0
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
maybe the old lady wanted a strong guy to help her up
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pickwick716 0
be less awkward
losergirl 0
awkwarddddd. also, props to #1 for not calling "FIRST"
Carlie_McCartney 1
I agree. thank you, #1(:
nwc020 0
ouch
Pounce 0
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
maybe the old lady wanted a strong guy to help her up
TNEBlover 0
oh burn by an old lady fyl haha!
ewwthatsucks 0
if your gonna try be nice and she shoots you down- her loss
baby_love 0
weird old people, who cares you tried being nice that's all that matters :]
joooj_fml 0
didja slap the bitch up
LifeIsUnlegit 0
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
thats one mean grandma