Ungreatful people

[Viva*the*Ranger]

I don't normally vent to the public, but this was lame and I thought I'd share...

So I went to my local Schuck's to pull codes on my truck just to make sure there were none. And there wasn't

So on my way to return the OBD2 reader, I saw the girl from behind the counter helping out a girl with a dead battery in the parking lot. I decided to offer some advice and a hand witch the clerk really appreciated. The ground wire was toast on both ends and needed replacement as well as her battery.

So I introduced myself to the owner of the car and told her what was going on with her wheels. She didn't make eye contact, say thanks, acknowledge I was there or anything. I figured maybe she was just pissed about having to dump $45 in to her car or something, so I didn't think much about. I got my tools out, bought the gal a new ground wire (because she only had enough for the battery) and spent my lunch break getting her car going.

I really hate seeing someone stranded and when I know I can help and have the time, I will offer my abilities and knowledge to the best I can. I don't expect a parade in my honor or a cookie for my efforts but a "thanks" would be appropriate don't ya think?

So I finished up, started her car for her and even pulled her codes just for my own satisfaction and said "Well I hope you have a great day and better luck with your car, see ya"......Again....No eye contact, no words, didn't even turn her head, just drove off.

What's with that? Even on my worst day I would have the courtesy to thank someone for their help, give them a hand shake and buy them a beer if they want. It doesn't make me not want to stop helping people in need, but it's a reminder that not everyone has manners and appreciates random acts of kindness from strangers.

Thanks for listening.

-Chris

Haha.. I just noticed I misspelled ungrateful. Sorry

 

[R***A**N**G**E***R]

I don't normally vent to the public, but this was lame and I thought I'd share...

So I went to my local Schuck's to pull codes on my truck just to make sure there were none. And there wasn't

So on my way to return the OBD2 reader, I saw the girl from behind the counter helping out a girl with a dead battery in the parking lot. I decided to offer some advice and a hand witch the clerk really appreciated. The ground wire was toast on both ends and needed replacement as well as her battery.

So I introduced myself to the owner of the car and told her what was going on with her wheels. She didn't make eye contact, say thanks, acknowledge I was there or anything. I figured maybe she was just pissed about having to dump $45 in to her car or something, so I didn't think much about. I got my tools out, bought the gal a new ground wire (because she only had enough for the battery) and spent my lunch break getting her car going.

I really hate seeing someone stranded and when I know I can help and have the time, I will offer my abilities and knowledge to the best I can. I don't expect a parade in my honor or a cookie for my efforts but a "thanks" would be appropriate don't ya think?

So I finished up, started her car for her and even pulled her codes just for my own satisfaction and said "Well I hope you have a great day and better luck with your car, see ya"......Again....No eye contact, no words, didn't even turn her head, just drove off.

What's with that? Even on my worst day I would have the courtesy to thank someone for their help, give them a hand shake and buy them a beer if they want. It doesn't make me not want to stop helping people in need, but it's a reminder that not everyone has manners and appreciates random acts of kindness from strangers.

Thanks for listening.

-Chris

Haha.. I just noticed I misspelled ungrateful. Sorry

People are strange when your a stranger, "THE DOORS"

 

[aaron_ariens]

Ugh! I know what you mean, I could never ignore someone like that!

 

[Kalwren]

You're probably right about her being upset. It's very possible that she's not comfortable with help from strangers and didn't know what to do. Perhaps you were the first true and complete stranger to ever help her in such a fashion. There could be a myriad of reasons that she didn't say thank you.

She accepted your help however and maybe that was her way of saying thank you. It is December, so it is the season.

I used to live in the Seattle area, and I know how the mentality is there. Everyone is busy and no one talks to each other. It feels like you're more in each others way than anything else.

However, you did the right thing. 'tis the season, and be happy about that.
With a situation like that, I would find it hard to believe that when that person thinks about it later, that she'll be really appreciative of what you did.

 

[erocka1982]

the important thing were all forgetting is, was she hot?

 

[BlackBII]

the important thing were all forgetting is, was she hot?

x2. Was she hott??????? Have big boobies???

I have helped countless people on the side of the road, and always get a half ass thank you. People are just scared and insecure around strangers. I dont know why.

Although, I pulled this guy out of a ditch in the snow in his BMW M5 with my BII. Yeah. He was rich. At first he was a prick, as I was throwin mud and snow all over his car with my tires... but after I got him on the road, he gave me a 100$ bill and praised me for being so kind. Apparently, he had been sitting there for like 2 hours. He was a CEO of some sort on a business trip to Utah.

 

[Viva*the*Ranger]

You're probably right about her being upset. It's very possible that she's not comfortable with help from strangers and didn't know what to do. Perhaps you were the first true and complete stranger to ever help her in such a fashion. There could be a myriad of reasons that she didn't say thank you.

She accepted your help however and maybe that was her way of saying thank you. It is December, so it is the season.

I used to live in the Seattle area, and I know how the mentality is there. Everyone is busy and no one talks to each other. It feels like you're more in each others way than anything else.

However, you did the right thing. 'tis the season, and be happy about that.
With a situation like that, I would find it hard to believe that when that person thinks about it later, that she'll be really appreciative of what you did.

You have a point there. There could be many reasons she acted the way she did. Oh well, like you said, I did my part. Hopefully she'll pass on some kindness to someone else.

the important thing were all forgetting is, was she hot?

Haha! Nooo. She was not easy on the eyes. At least not in my opinion. And no big boobies.........

 

[MountainMike]

You're probably right about her being upset. It's very possible that she's not comfortable with help from strangers and didn't know what to do. Perhaps you were the first true and complete stranger to ever help her in such a fashion.

With a situation like that, I would find it hard to believe that when that person thinks about it later, that she'll be really appreciative of what you did.

Wise words that probably explain it all. That seems like nervousness to me and not being ungrateful.

 

[trail B2]

It sounded like she was uncomfortable with you there but in no position to turn you down.She probably hasn't been treated well by a stranger before and feels very vulnerable plus wondering how to explain this to her boyfriend so he's convinced she did nothing wrong. A lot of us men have ulterior motives and she was probably waiting for those.When you put kindness into the world you get kindness back.

 

[milje]

Haha! Nooo. She was not easy on the eyes. At least not in my opinion. And no big boobies.........

And you still helped her?






j/k

I had a guy give me $40 for jumping his SUV, I tried turning it down and he wouldn't have that, tried giving him $20 back and he took it and gave it to my friend that was with me.

 

[PaleBlue90]

i had yanked a mom out of a ditch, i sat in carls jr eating my lunch watching. trucks drove by not even stopping. so i helped her. i was driveing my 89 at the time. i even offered to follow her home since it was so bad outside. plus she was in a civic. i followed her makeing shure she got home safe. she offered me 100$ and i just politely declined. she was begging me to take it but i refused. she had a sticker that said "i heart my marine" plus support our troops stuff. to this day im glad i didnt take that money and i helped a parent get home with her kiddos safe.

 

[Viva*the*Ranger]

It sounded like she was uncomfortable with you there but in no position to turn you down.She probably hasn't been treated well by a stranger before and feels very vulnerable plus wondering how to explain this to her boyfriend so he's convinced she did nothing wrong. A lot of us men have ulterior motives and she was probably waiting for those.When you put kindness into the world you get kindness back.

That's the conclusion I have come to. I know some girls that have been raped and things of that nature that have a huge fear of guys in general. I don't blame them at all either. Life can be pretty scary for a girl in this world.

On a side note though....She was about three times my size and could have kicked my ass if she wanted to..Haha! I'm 5'9 and 145lbs. "A skinny little bastard" as my roommate calls me.

 

[BlackBII]

I had no problem taking the 100$ from the guy in the BMW.

 

[Jay FX4]

When you put kindness into the world you get kindness back.

My sentiments exactly.
It may be tomorrow, it may be 5 years from now, but one day you'll be rewarded for your good deed. I hate to sound corny with the "karma" crap, but I believe that what goes around comes around.

But I would still be pissed that she couldn't even say thanks. How hard would that have been?

 

[BlackBII]

But I would still be pissed that she couldn't even say thanks. How hard would that have been?

I know right? Where's the thank you? Personally, I'd expect a Bj or two.

Psh. Stupid girls.