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By *ucspark OP Man
over a year ago
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So today I went shopping at one of the big 4 supermarkets. The lady in the checkout queue in front of me and my housekeeper had everything scanned though while trying to keep her child from crying. Got to the end and her card got refused for some reason. She was very embrassed and said she would have to leave everything. All the people around were muttering. My housekeeper said she was very close to tears. In the end I offered to pay which was only just over £40 & she asked for a phone number so she could return the money. Her husband called almost straight away and dropped the cash around plus a box of chocolates. Hopefully the good people balance out the nasty. I feel good about myself and the lady got her shopping.  |
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over a year ago
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Good man! The title is misleading - others not paying £40 for a strangers shopping is not something I'd call cruel as such, but certainly the fact that you did was certainly an act of gallantry so well done to you |
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"Good man! The title is misleading - others not paying £40 for a strangers shopping is not something I'd call cruel as such, but certainly the fact that you did was certainly an act of gallantry so well done to you "
I didnt get the cruel bit either. |
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By *ucspark OP Man
over a year ago
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"Good man! The title is misleading - others not paying £40 for a strangers shopping is not something I'd call cruel as such, but certainly the fact that you did was certainly an act of gallantry so well done to you "
It was more what I overheard the other customers were saying, I had my card declined years back because visa was not working  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well done you top bloke.
When my grandmother was in her 20's she used to help an elderly gentleman cross the road by where she worked every day, as he always struggled and he would buy her a bar of chocolate as a thank you every week. |
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People always seem to have a giggle when they see someone's card being declined. I think it's human nature in what they perceive to be a difficult situation.
I usually laugh at it myself as my chip is dodgy so I get declined loads.
It happens. |
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"So today I went shopping at one of the big 4 supermarkets. The lady in the checkout queue in front of me and my housekeeper had everything scanned though while trying to keep her child from crying. Got to the end and her card got refused for some reason. She was very embrassed and said she would have to leave everything. All the people around were muttering. My housekeeper said she was very close to tears. In the end I offered to pay which was only just over £40 & she asked for a phone number so she could return the money. Her husband called almost straight away and dropped the cash around plus a box of chocolates. Hopefully the good people balance out the nasty. I feel good about myself and the lady got her shopping. "
What did she look like, I mean, when you gave her your phone number, were you secretly hoping for than a box of chocolates??? Be honest!!!
......maybe I shouldn't have dragged you down to my level  |
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"So today I went shopping at one of the big 4 supermarkets. The lady in the checkout queue in front of me and my housekeeper had everything scanned though while trying to keep her child from crying. Got to the end and her card got refused for some reason. She was very embrassed and said she would have to leave everything. All the people around were muttering. My housekeeper said she was very close to tears. In the end I offered to pay which was only just over £40 & she asked for a phone number so she could return the money. Her husband called almost straight away and dropped the cash around plus a box of chocolates. Hopefully the good people balance out the nasty. I feel good about myself and the lady got her shopping.
What did she look like, I mean, when you gave her your phone number, were you secretly hoping for than a box of chocolates??? Be honest!!!
......maybe I shouldn't have dragged you down to my
level "
*more than. Grrrrrrrrrr |
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By *ucspark OP Man
over a year ago
dudley |
"So today I went shopping at one of the big 4 supermarkets. The lady in the checkout queue in front of me and my housekeeper had everything scanned though while trying to keep her child from crying. Got to the end and her card got refused for some reason. She was very embrassed and said she would have to leave everything. All the people around were muttering. My housekeeper said she was very close to tears. In the end I offered to pay which was only just over £40 & she asked for a phone number so she could return the money. Her husband called almost straight away and dropped the cash around plus a box of chocolates. Hopefully the good people balance out the nasty. I feel good about myself and the lady got her shopping.
What did she look like, I mean, when you gave her your phone number, were you secretly hoping for than a box of chocolates??? Be honest!!!
......maybe I shouldn't have dragged you down to my level "
I never saw her to be honest  |
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"Hmmmmmmm, was she wearing a burkha?
No I am blind so have a thing of not seeing much
Hope it was £40, then! 
Notes are not a problem but card machines that do not talk are a pain at time "
I owe you an apology, dude, - I thought you were having me on!
I'm sorry, fella! |
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By *ucspark OP Man
over a year ago
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"Hmmmmmmm, was she wearing a burkha?
No I am blind so have a thing of not seeing much
Hope it was £40, then!
Notes are not a problem but card machines that do not talk are a pain at time
I owe you an apology, dude, - I thought you were having me on!
I'm sorry, fella! "
It ok I never saw it coming |
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Faith restored.
Soo stressful being in a supermarket with a crying child at the best of times. Never mind people who are tutting and then finding out you've left your card at home.
Well done and hopefully karma visits you soon!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Lovely man and such a kind thing to do ..... do you think you could follow me when i next go shopping please ?
x
Danne but you do not like shopping "
Very true but if you are paying i could cope with it ...... lol |
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By *ucspark OP Man
over a year ago
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"Faith restored.
Soo stressful being in a supermarket with a crying child at the best of times. Never mind people who are tutting and then finding out you've left your card at home.
Well done and hopefully karma visits you soon! "
Hoping it hit Birmingham first before tomorrow |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hmmmmmmm, was she wearing a burkha?
No I am blind so have a thing of not seeing much
Hope it was £40, then!
Notes are not a problem but card machines that do not talk are a pain at time
I owe you an apology, dude, - I thought you were having me on!
I'm sorry, fella!
It ok I never saw it coming "
Ha ha ha ha ........ guess I owe you a box of Belgium chocys, too!!  |
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By *ucspark OP Man
over a year ago
dudley |
"Hmmmmmmm, was she wearing a burkha?
No I am blind so have a thing of not seeing much
Hope it was £40, then!
Notes are not a problem but card machines that do not talk are a pain at time
I owe you an apology, dude, - I thought you were having me on!
I'm sorry, fella!
It ok I never saw it coming
Ha ha ha ha ........ guess I owe you a box of Belgium chocys, too!! "
Well if you can not laugh at yourself |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hmmmmmmm, was she wearing a burkha?
No I am blind so have a thing of not seeing much
Hope it was £40, then!
Notes are not a problem but card machines that do not talk are a pain at time
I owe you an apology, dude, - I thought you were having me on!
I'm sorry, fella!
It ok I never saw it coming
Ha ha ha ha ........ guess I owe you a box of Belgium chocys, too!!
Well if you can not laugh at yourself "
Okay, I'll do a deal, - I'll swap you a big box of Belgian chocolates for the remainder of that humble pie that I've already had a huge slice off!!! |
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"Hmmmmmmm, was she wearing a burkha?
No I am blind so have a thing of not seeing much "
in some ways the fact that you couldn't see her which is how most of us would perhaps make a judgement on the person makes your action even more gracious..
respect.. |
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By *ucspark OP Man
over a year ago
dudley |
"Hmmmmmmm, was she wearing a burkha?
No I am blind so have a thing of not seeing much
Hope it was £40, then!
Notes are not a problem but card machines that do not talk are a pain at time
I owe you an apology, dude, - I thought you were having me on!
I'm sorry, fella!
It ok I never saw it coming
Ha ha ha ha ........ guess I owe you a box of Belgium chocys, too!!
Well if you can not laugh at yourself
Okay, I'll do a deal, - I'll swap you a big box of Belgian chocolates for the remainder of that humble pie that I've already had a huge slice off!!! "
It's ok and it is always better to share |
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