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The kindness and generosity of relative of strangers
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Bar my parents raising and putting up with me all these years.. Some of the most thoughtful acts of kindness and generosity have been shown to me by relative strangers.
My friends are all very kind and cool in their own ways, maybe it's because I'm not expecting it from someone I don't know.
Someone has just offered me a way out of the financially troublesome spot I seem to have landed myself in. I think I'm about to bite their arm off.
What kind acts have you been shown by people you don't really know and who don't know you?
Better than blowing our own trumpets for once. |
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I had no change in a car park one day, the machine wouldn't take my card, a stranger came over and paid the £3.50 after seeing me panicking by the machine. I was nowhere near a cashpoint and was heading to an interview x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I had no change in a car park one day, the machine wouldn't take my card, a stranger came over and paid the £3.50 after seeing me panicking by the machine. I was nowhere near a cashpoint and was heading to an interview x"
Did you get the job? |
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I'd met this guy for a Fab social. Two days later I had an accident and landed in hospital. He held my hand (virtually) through some incredibly painful and scary shit, when I otherwise would have been alone.
Above and beyond. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"One man sitting next to me on a plane offered me his banana bread.
 Did you accept?"
No, don't be silly. You shouldn't accept things from strangers, or open doors to them.
(I was really tempted but I did not) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I started a thread a few months back asking what was the kindest thing a stranger has done for you, it only got a few comments cause people on the forums only like talking about themselves. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd met this guy for a Fab social. Two days later I had an accident and landed in hospital. He held my hand (virtually) through some incredibly painful and scary shit, when I otherwise would have been alone.
Above and beyond. "
Wow.. Sounds like a good guy. It's scary being alone when you're hurt. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m really happy for you that you may have a solution to a problem  .
I’ve received many an act of kindness from complete strangers and it restores my faith in humanity.
Connie x |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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"I started a thread a few months back asking what was the kindest thing a stranger has done for you, it only got a few comments cause people on the forums only like talking about themselves. "
That’s not true Tame. They like talking about other people as well |
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I hope things start to turn around for you GK. Kindness often only costs your time. I have been amazed by the kindness of folk who I didn’t know well or at all in the past. People can be absolutely bloody wonderful. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I started a thread a few months back asking what was the kindest thing a stranger has done for you, it only got a few comments cause people on the forums only like talking about themselves. "
Did you? Mine will probably head in the same direction then. |
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"I'd met this guy for a Fab social. Two days later I had an accident and landed in hospital. He held my hand (virtually) through some incredibly painful and scary shit, when I otherwise would have been alone.
Above and beyond.
Wow.. Sounds like a good guy. It's scary being alone when you're hurt."
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m really happy for you that you may have a solution to a problem .
I’ve received many an act of kindness from complete strangers and it restores my faith in humanity.
Connie x"
Doesn't it just |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm absolutely racking my brains here. About 4 months ago a neighbour gave me some flowers because she knew I was going through a turbulent time. It was very sweet of her. I can't think of anything else. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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4 years ago I had a breakdown and drove myself to A&E to get help as I didn't trust myself to stay safe. A man I'd met once on here and his fiancée, who I'd never had any contact with, met me at the hospital with food, drinks, and heaps of moral support. They knew I hadn't told anyone else and didn't want me to be alone. She's one of my best friends now, I love her. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I hope things start to turn around for you GK. Kindness often only costs your time. I have been amazed by the kindness of folk who I didn’t know well or at all in the past. People can be absolutely bloody wonderful. "
Thanks x Wofm is turnin' |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm absolutely racking my brains here. About 4 months ago a neighbour gave me some flowers because she knew I was going through a turbulent time. It was very sweet of her. I can't think of anything else. "
I'd be a bit weirded out by flowers Did they cheer you up? Or were you thinking "Bog off" |
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"4 years ago I had a breakdown and drove myself to A&E to get help as I didn't trust myself to stay safe. A man I'd met once on here and his fiancée, who I'd never had any contact with, met me at the hospital with food, drinks, and heaps of moral support. They knew I hadn't told anyone else and didn't want me to be alone. She's one of my best friends now, I love her. "
Omg! That's Friendship Level 100. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"4 years ago I had a breakdown and drove myself to A&E to get help as I didn't trust myself to stay safe. A man I'd met once on here and his fiancée, who I'd never had any contact with, met me at the hospital with food, drinks, and heaps of moral support. They knew I hadn't told anyone else and didn't want me to be alone. She's one of my best friends now, I love her.
Omg! That's Friendship Level 100. "
She's wonderful x |
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"I had no change in a car park one day, the machine wouldn't take my card, a stranger came over and paid the £3.50 after seeing me panicking by the machine. I was nowhere near a cashpoint and was heading to an interview x
Did you get the job?"
I did. She passed me good karma too x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Not exactly a stranger but somebody I'd not known very long was great support for me while I have been struggling with loneliness, depression, and low self confidence. "
I've had that as well.. again, it restores your faith in people. I think that gift is passed on.. makes you want to assist others and pass it on. |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
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When I was a young mum, I’d parked the car and was headed to the ticket machine and a guy gave me his ticket with two hours on, got Daughter out of the car and in her buggy and another guy helped me carry the buggy down the stairs...,
I said soooo many thank yous in a very short amount of time that day... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm absolutely racking my brains here. About 4 months ago a neighbour gave me some flowers because she knew I was going through a turbulent time. It was very sweet of her. I can't think of anything else.
I'd be a bit weirded out by flowers Did they cheer you up? Or were you thinking "Bog off""
Oh not weirded out, I was happy as I'd told her about my brain tumour previously and it was her way of being very kind. A good bottle of Pinot would have been better but hey, beggars can't be choosers. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"When I was a young mum, I’d parked the car and was headed to the ticket machine and a guy gave me his ticket with two hours on, got Daughter out of the car and in her buggy and another guy helped me carry the buggy down the stairs...,
I said soooo many thank yous in a very short amount of time that day... "
He must have been a Dad |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm absolutely racking my brains here. About 4 months ago a neighbour gave me some flowers because she knew I was going through a turbulent time. It was very sweet of her. I can't think of anything else.
I'd be a bit weirded out by flowers Did they cheer you up? Or were you thinking "Bog off"
Oh not weirded out, I was happy as I'd told her about my brain tumour previously and it was her way of being very kind. A good bottle of Pinot would have been better but hey, beggars can't be choosers. "
oh my.. you underplayed that! Ok yes, flowers most appropriate x |
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By *asha86Couple
over a year ago
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I once saved someones life does that count? I didn't know the guy really he was working on the same site as me when he he had a stroke i rang the ambulance and stayed with him untill it came i never saw the guy again but was told a couple of days later that if i hadnt of been there when i was then he wouldnt be here today. |
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When the kids were fairly young I had a car accident fairly locally - caused by a plonker in a bmw!
As it ‘looked’ like it was my fault (I went in to him - but because he was overtaking approaching a roundabout at about twice the legal speed limit!) I was really worried! Several people offered to be witnesses, a few people pushed my car onto the nearby mac Donald’s car park, a friend took the kids to her house whilst I waited for my ex and the breakdown truck to arrive - and countless people brought me endless cups of coffee, asked if I was ok and even gave me hugs!
I strongly believe that most people are lovely - but sadly it’s the nasty ones who can have more of an impact - but only if we let them!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I once saved someones life does that count? I didn't know the guy really he was working on the same site as me when he he had a stroke i rang the ambulance and stayed with him untill it came i never saw the guy again but was told a couple of days later that if i hadnt of been there when i was then he wouldnt be here today."
Nope.. that's bloody pointless on this thread  You want the "Hero Thread" |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"When the kids were fairly young I had a car accident fairly locally - caused by a plonker in a bmw!
As it ‘looked’ like it was my fault (I went in to him - but because he was overtaking approaching a roundabout at about twice the legal speed limit!) I was really worried! Several people offered to be witnesses, a few people pushed my car onto the nearby mac Donald’s car park, a friend took the kids to her house whilst I waited for my ex and the breakdown truck to arrive - and countless people brought me endless cups of coffee, asked if I was ok and even gave me hugs!
I strongly believe that most people are lovely - but sadly it’s the nasty ones who can have more of an impact - but only if we let them!! "
I think when children are involved in anything potentially dangerous. It brings out the best in people in all walks of life. Showing the same level of care to the parent is caring for the child. Tribal instinct? |
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"When the kids were fairly young I had a car accident fairly locally - caused by a plonker in a bmw!
As it ‘looked’ like it was my fault (I went in to him - but because he was overtaking approaching a roundabout at about twice the legal speed limit!) I was really worried! Several people offered to be witnesses, a few people pushed my car onto the nearby mac Donald’s car park, a friend took the kids to her house whilst I waited for my ex and the breakdown truck to arrive - and countless people brought me endless cups of coffee, asked if I was ok and even gave me hugs!
I strongly believe that most people are lovely - but sadly it’s the nasty ones who can have more of an impact - but only if we let them!!
I think when children are involved in anything potentially dangerous. It brings out the best in people in all walks of life. Showing the same level of care to the parent is caring for the child. Tribal instinct? "
Not sure! For once I didn’t overthink it! I just think there are more good people out there than bad ones! Xx |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I mentioned it on Tame's thread a bit ago. A few years ago my brother was involved in a horrific accident - had to be placed in an induced coma, internal hemorrhages etc and rushed to Addenbrooke's. I was working late, phone off. By the time all the messages came through they didn't expect him to pull through the night. The taxi driver who took me refused to accept any money and allowed me to smoke and just talk. He got such a fucking outpouring of grief and worry and throughout he was brilliant and sang to keep me smiling. He reminded me that people can be so kind even in the darkest times. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"There's a guy on here .on hospital recovering from a broken back ..I think he will be grateful if you in fabland sent him your best wishes and get well soons "
Is there? I didn't know. Of course..
*The Mongol Horde sends its best wishes*
Who? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"When the kids were fairly young I had a car accident fairly locally - caused by a plonker in a bmw!
As it ‘looked’ like it was my fault (I went in to him - but because he was overtaking approaching a roundabout at about twice the legal speed limit!) I was really worried! Several people offered to be witnesses, a few people pushed my car onto the nearby mac Donald’s car park, a friend took the kids to her house whilst I waited for my ex and the breakdown truck to arrive - and countless people brought me endless cups of coffee, asked if I was ok and even gave me hugs!
I strongly believe that most people are lovely - but sadly it’s the nasty ones who can have more of an impact - but only if we let them!!
I think when children are involved in anything potentially dangerous. It brings out the best in people in all walks of life. Showing the same level of care to the parent is caring for the child. Tribal instinct?
Not sure! For once I didn’t overthink it! I just think there are more good people out there than bad ones! Xx"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I mentioned it on Tame's thread a bit ago. A few years ago my brother was involved in a horrific accident - had to be placed in an induced coma, internal hemorrhages etc and rushed to Addenbrooke's. I was working late, phone off. By the time all the messages came through they didn't expect him to pull through the night. The taxi driver who took me refused to accept any money and allowed me to smoke and just talk. He got such a fucking outpouring of grief and worry and throughout he was brilliant and sang to keep me smiling. He reminded me that people can be so kind even in the darkest times."
Oh my god! What a top bloke. How horrid for you! And everyone who's been through that or worse  I wonder if taxi drivers come across more than their fare share of distressed people? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I started a thread a few months back asking what was the kindest thing a stranger has done for you, it only got a few comments cause people on the forums only like talking about themselves. "
That was Tame_impala not you |
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I got clipped by a car when out cycling and crashed, front wheel was buckled badl along with grazes and cuts to me.
A passing couple stopped as I was walking back home, they gave me a lift home in their car with the bike. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I started a thread a few months back asking what was the kindest thing a stranger has done for you, it only got a few comments cause people on the forums only like talking about themselves.
That was Tame_impala not you "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I got clipped by a car when out cycling and crashed, front wheel was buckled badl along with grazes and cuts to me.
A passing couple stopped as I was walking back home, they gave me a lift home in their car with the bike."
Do you think the other driver knew they'd clipped you? What a c**t. I hate cyclists, but not that much. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I was having a really shitty night a couple of weeks ago and reached out on here. A couple of people stayed up with me chatting for ages listening to my bollocks and 3 of them still check on me |
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"There's a guy on here .on hospital recovering from a broken back ..I think he will be grateful if you in fabland sent him your best wishes and get well soons
Is there? I didn't know. Of course..
*The Mongol Horde sends its best wishes*
Who? "
Pussyking95 |
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"There's a guy on here .on hospital recovering from a broken back ..I think he will be grateful if you in fabland sent him your best wishes and get well soons
Is there? I didn't know. Of course..
*The Mongol Horde sends its best wishes*
Who?
Pussyking95"
he's got a thread in swingers chat |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Some guy told me i had a puncture as i was half way thru a 90 min wait for tire fixers nice of them i suppose
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lovely of him i thought just as i was nodding off top bloke |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I was having a really shitty night a couple of weeks ago and reached out on here. A couple of people stayed up with me chatting for ages listening to my bollocks and 3 of them still check on me "
There are some very kind and generous souls on here. I've met one or two |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"There's a guy on here .on hospital recovering from a broken back ..I think he will be grateful if you in fabland sent him your best wishes and get well soons
Is there? I didn't know. Of course..
*The Mongol Horde sends its best wishes*
Who?
Pussyking95 he's got a thread in swingers chat"
Will go read. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I was attacked in the street by a d*unken oaf one Christmas Eve and a stranger came to my aid. Between us we got the idiot down and sat on him until the plod arrived. |
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I was on A12 and had a blow out. Managed to get to hard shoulder and changed the wheel, also managed to run down the battery..... a bloke saw me, went up to the next junction, had to go back on himself to come back to me and gave the car a jump start. I was so lucky as I had 3 kids in the car and phone had run out of battery... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've given my all to ppl with very little respect shown back in return , I refer to ppl off fab who take everything and give nothing
Learned my lesson the hard way sad to say "
Then this is the wrong thread This is for nice strangers. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I was attacked in the street by a d*unken oaf one Christmas Eve and a stranger came to my aid. Between us we got the idiot down and sat on him until the plod arrived."
Omg.. bet he was going mental being pinned. Why did the Oaf start on you to begin with? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I was attacked in the street by a d*unken oaf one Christmas Eve and a stranger came to my aid. Between us we got the idiot down and sat on him until the plod arrived.
Omg.. bet he was going mental being pinned. Why did the Oaf start on you to begin with?"
We never found that out, but he spent Christmas day and Boxing day in the cells.. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I was on A12 and had a blow out. Managed to get to hard shoulder and changed the wheel, also managed to run down the battery..... a bloke saw me, went up to the next junction, had to go back on himself to come back to me and gave the car a jump start. I was so lucky as I had 3 kids in the car and phone had run out of battery... "
He must have caught the look on your face as he drove past. Unless he was a Traffic Officer? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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There appear to be a lot of very kind people in the world, despite what we may think sometimes. I have always wonder if kind people are born that way as some people seem to inherit more empathy than others. Or could mean and selfish people learn to be kind if they really wanted to be? |
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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago
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My dad died suddenly in hospital after an operation we got the call to go to the hospital at 4am on the morning I drove my brother and I up. When we got there sadly dad had just passed away. We had to wait there for a few hours to talk to the consultant and whatever else. When we came out I realised when I got to the car that not only had I left the lights on and killed the battery but hadn't even thought of bringing money with me to pay for parking. A really nice man came over helped me jump start my car and paid for my parking. It was so nice to have someone help especially when you that low. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I got stuck in Scotland when the battery died on my car, freezing cold and snowing was sat trying to ring recovery when this old couple approached me, the guy a retired mechanic offered to look, I refused as it was cold did not want them being cold as well.
Not taking no for an answer he has the bonnet up and taking a look.
He ends up fixing my car while the lady cooks breakfast for me, amazing! Lovely people, I even got a food parcel to take away with me when they discovered how far I would be driving later that day!
Last time I showed kindness was when I noticed a lady crying, went and asked if she was ok, ended up giving her a hug and talking to her for over an hour, just sat listening to her, something that cost me nothing bar time, yet meant so much.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"There appear to be a lot of very kind people in the world, despite what we may think sometimes. I have always wonder if kind people are born that way as some people seem to inherit more empathy than others. Or could mean and selfish people learn to be kind if they really wanted to be?"
or people who've been there, seen it, done it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"My dad died suddenly in hospital after an operation we got the call to go to the hospital at 4am on the morning I drove my brother and I up. When we got there sadly dad had just passed away. We had to wait there for a few hours to talk to the consultant and whatever else. When we came out I realised when I got to the car that not only had I left the lights on and killed the battery but hadn't even thought of bringing money with me to pay for parking. A really nice man came over helped me jump start my car and paid for my parking. It was so nice to have someone help especially when you that low. "
Oh my god.. That's very, very sad and what a time to be confronted with problems that'd tax any of us on a good day. Those people.. I'm not a man of Faith.. but they get me thinking like one sometimes. |
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"I got stuck in Scotland when the battery died on my car, freezing cold and snowing was sat trying to ring recovery when this old couple approached me, the guy a retired mechanic offered to look, I refused as it was cold did not want them being cold as well.
Not taking no for an answer he has the bonnet up and taking a look.
He ends up fixing my car while the lady cooks breakfast for me, amazing! Lovely people, I even got a food parcel to take away with me when they discovered how far I would be driving later that day!
Last time I showed kindness was when I noticed a lady crying, went and asked if she was ok, ended up giving her a hug and talking to her for over an hour, just sat listening to her, something that cost me nothing bar time, yet meant so much.
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Were they locals to the area? Maybe they knew it was a no coverage area. What champions eh? Older people have a different class of kindness. |
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I was blown away by kindness at the weekend. I went to visit a lady I worked with that I've become friends with . I took my boys with me as she hasn't met them before. We were introduced to her husband and he was chatting away to my boys as we caught up . The boys had told them they were excited for an upcoming birthday as they were getting a new Xbox as the one they got for Christmas was stollen.
He then came over to me and said they had one he never uses and could he give it to the boys!
I was so taken a back given I'd literally just met him.
Anyway we went out for a walk with her and her dogs and on our return he presented the boys with this brand new Xbox one that had everything with it and even games!
My boys were so grateful and kept asking if he was sure and I could have cried.
My friend then said that they both believe that 'a hand that gives is never empty'
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"I got clipped by a car when out cycling and crashed, front wheel was buckled badl along with grazes and cuts to me.
A passing couple stopped as I was walking back home, they gave me a lift home in their car with the bike.
Do you think the other driver knew they'd clipped you? What a c**t. I hate cyclists, but not that much."
I am not sure if the driver knew he had clipped me, as he didn't stop to find out. The frame was ok, but the rear wheel was bent.
I also had a driving instructor hit me when out cycling, he gave me a business card. He then lied to the police and got away with it. |
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Someone once offered to pay for my weekly grocery shop when my debit card didn't work at the checkout  It worked on the third attempt, but still... He was going to pay just over €50 for a complete stranger's food, tampons, bog roll, etc.... |
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I popped into Aldi for snacks for the office when I was out an errand so didn’t have my purse.
I was only £1 short so I said put something back. The Aldi girl said just hand it in later but about 3 people in the queue offered to pay it for me and although only £1 I thought it was a lovely gesture.
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"Bar my parents raising and putting up with me all these years.. Some of the most thoughtful acts of kindness and generosity have been shown to me by relative strangers.
My friends are all very kind and cool in their own ways, maybe it's because I'm not expecting it from someone I don't know.
Someone has just offered me a way out of the financially troublesome spot I seem to have landed myself in. I think I'm about to bite their arm off.
What kind acts have you been shown by people you don't really know and who don't know you?
Better than blowing our own trumpets for once."
I had an anxiety attack at work and one of my colleagues, who I don't know very well, cancelled all my appointments and just sat chatting on the floor with me for ages until I felt able to face the world again. I've never forgotten her act of solidarity - not trying to pick me up, just being with me.
Mrs TMN x |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
I’ve mentioned this before but when i was 18 i was run over and an AA man came to my rescue and organised a group of people to lift/push the car off me so my trapped leg/foot could be freed. He assured me my foot/leg was still there. He put his coat over me, gave me a clean hanky to cry into and just sat talking and comforting me till the ambulance got there. I tried to give him his hanky back, but he said i could keep it. He was my hero. Never even got his name but i’ve never forgotten what he did for me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When the kids were fairly young I had a car accident fairly locally - caused by a plonker in a bmw!
As it ‘looked’ like it was my fault (I went in to him - but because he was overtaking approaching a roundabout at about twice the legal speed limit!) I was really worried! Several people offered to be witnesses, a few people pushed my car onto the nearby mac Donald’s car park, a friend took the kids to her house whilst I waited for my ex and the breakdown truck to arrive - and countless people brought me endless cups of coffee, asked if I was ok and even gave me hugs!
I strongly believe that most people are lovely - but sadly it’s the nasty ones who can have more of an impact - but only if we let them!!
I think when children are involved in anything potentially dangerous. It brings out the best in people in all walks of life. Showing the same level of care to the parent is caring for the child. Tribal instinct? "
Agreed! I once ran out of petrol going up a country lane. Had my children with me struggling up the hill trying not to get killed.
A lovely chap stopped and took us to the petrol station, filled up my can of fuel, took me back and let us wait in the van whilst he filled up my tank.
I thanked him a lot and have never forgotten that act of kindness. Hopefully it will come full circle one day |
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