2006-10-13 08:15:41 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
To offer it would be nice, but they stopped to help you because they wanted to help you. Let them reap the blessings of service.
2006-10-13 08:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by motevoli 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow - that would be a nice gesture.
I am a woman and I carry cables in my car. I've jumped a few cars in my time, and needed some help too. I've never been offered money, nor would I even consider taking it. It's no effort for me, other than a few extra minutes, and I would be grateful for someone throwing me some help if I were in need.
One time, I was coming out of mall and a girl (early 20s) left her lights on battery dead. She asked a guy walking by (early 20s) if he could help, he didn't have cables, sorry. So I pipe up, I can help, I have cables. The dude, pulls HIS car around, takes MY cables from ME, and jumps her car, then gives them BACK to me. The whole thing was freaking comical. Yeah - you were so helpful dude. I laughed my *** off.
2006-10-13 09:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is appropriate to OFFER them money. Most won't take it. One cold day, my vehicle stalled at McDonalds. I had a really nice Olds and I tried every which way to start it and get it off the drive thru. Some young man, dressed really poorly and driving an old beat up car , came and said, I will help you. He did he used his battey charger and started my new car with an old car jump . I nervously got my car , with this precious young mans help and I took out ten dollars and said, here I want you to take this. He said No I don't want any money, I was just happy to help you. I then put the ten dollars in his torn shirt pocket and said , Please take it. I want you to have it and it is not much. So he sheepishly smiled and said thank-you. I said , it is you I thank. I really think He was an Angel !!! It is appropriate to pay for your help.
2006-10-13 08:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I received a jump start from one of those state courtesy vehicles which travel the highways during rush hours looking for stranded motorists. By law, he is not allowed to accept any gratuities - I offered him $5 and he refused. Thus, strangers do not want money if they graciously give you a jump - just refuse their invitation for dinner and a night at the Motel 6.
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2006-10-13 08:24:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nicely in case you reside in Canada you're in luck because of the fact with our chilly climate it happens all of the time and anybody i've got ever asked has been kind adequate to help. once you're interior the U. S. then lots of the anybody is ignorant as fck and could not grant help to. yet nevertheless, in simple terms ask with courtesy in the event that they might not innovations supplying you with a bounce. it quite is not that not common, takes 2 minutes. additionally in case you rigidity a stick you need to bump start up it, in simple terms stick it into 2d kit get some acquaintances to push it mutually as you have your seize in, get going approximately 5km/h turn key and dad seize and it will stir up. or in simple terms setting up a clean battery reason no count if it quite is a shot battery then in case you swap your automobile off youll be soliciting for yet another bounce. stable luck!
2016-11-28 03:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is approperate to 9offer what you think is right -
wheather just a thank you or money is your choice.
I would say there is no one correct option.
I have, as a rule, not accepted money but some people feel obligated to insist.
It is wrong to cause a problem. SO if they insist - be the gracious good person and accept it.
2006-10-13 08:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by earnest b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if someone is willing to help another,money should not be involved there,that would give a whole other idea about helping someone,and i think that no good..
but that does not mean,i would leave it at that,prolly i would ask the person involved to have a drink somewhere nearby..
thats always a good way to show your gratitude,and meanwhile both have the chance to make a new friend,and who knows mayby one day,i can help that person with something..:-)
2006-10-13 08:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by byciclerabbit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not the battery per se, but I have helped and been helped in cycles. It seems to be an activity in which people engage, as givers and recievers, to reaffirm the decency of fellow humans.
2006-10-13 08:37:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a really nice guy do that for me once and I offered him $20. He refused, but I made the offer.
2006-10-13 08:17:47 · answer #9 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called being a good Samaritan, common courtesy, when someone does a favor it feels so good to continue same or different favors in return without recognition or payment.
2006-10-13 12:13:21 · answer #10 · answered by smily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋