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A few weeks back, I was walking to my apartment building and saw a lady ahead of me with arms full of groceries trying to get the door open, so I offered to help. She screamed. I guess a bald guy with a beard in broad daylight can be scary.
I'm sure she meant nothing by it but it made me feel like I should have just quietly stood back 20 feet instead.
That's a her problem. You did the right thing. Don't let her crazy reaction stop you from being kind in the future.
Thanks fren
If she was distracted by the groceries and didn't see you coming, she'd be startled while also vulnerable bc hands full. That's in addition to your scary self. She may feel bad for having screamed. But it's hard to take it back without making it worse.
This little old lady says keep on being the kind person you are. 🍪🥛
Thank you