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By $$$ - 29/05/2013 04:49 - Australia - Chatswood

Today, an elderly woman couldn't afford all of her groceries at the checkout so she started to take out a few things. I offered to pay for her groceries; she thanked me and walked out. An onlooker then came up to me and told me that she does it to someone every week. FML

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By speechless - 01/06/2013 00:50 - United Kingdom - Wallasey

Today, at the supermarket, an old lady asked for directions to the produce aisle. Having read way too many stories lately on this very site about awful elderly folks, I was wary, but helped her out. She gave me an awkward hug in thanks, lifting my wallet in the process, as I later found out. FML

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Helper Blues

By Fat and Embarrassed - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States - Palmdale

Today, I asked an elderly customer at my work if she needed help with her groceries. She responded, "I normally would, but I'm afraid you'll eat all the groceries." FML

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By sumerflame07 - 01/12/2010 20:18 - United States

Today, while standing in line at the grocery store, the elderly lady in front of me had forgotten to pay for her milk. In the spirit of the season, I paid for it and wished her happy holidays. She snatched the milk and gave me an ugly look. Then huffed at me before stomping off. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/11/2009 13:49 - United States

Today, I was shopping at the grocery market and was next in line. Behind me was a woman who only had two items, so I nicely let her in front of me, as it looked like she was in a hurry. When she was all rung up, she decided to pay her $16.45 in loose change which needed to be counted out. FML

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Jedi mind trick

By Anonymous - 12/04/2018 19:00

Today, while covering lunch for the self-checkout host, I noticed a customer walking away. I smiled and said, "Have a nice night!" A few minutes later, I saw that she'd left without paying on her machine. I'd smiled and waved at a lady as she stole from me. FML

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By NotSteve - 18/04/2009 08:19 - United States

Today, I was walking home from when I passed an old woman sitting on the curb of Walmart begging for change. I gave her my last dollar and felt good about it. Five minutes later I saw the same woman driving away in a car. I don't even own a car. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/09/2010 04:59 - United States

Today, at work, an old lady came through my line to buy some groceries. She told me she lost her purse and was a little short. It was busy, so I pulled out my little purse and gave her the money she needed. A few minutes later she returned with my boss, insisting that my purse was hers. FML

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Carry her home

By Anonymous - 16/05/2014 19:02 - Canada - Gander

Today, I helped an elderly woman push her grocery cart around the store, and look for her vehicle after she'd paid. After we spent ages wandering around trying to find her car, she remembered that she'd taken the bus today. FML

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By anonymous - 01/02/2016 06:07 - Canada

Today, I saw an elderly woman struggling to reach the top shelf in my local grocery store, so I went over and asked if she needed help. She then accused me of flirting with her and had me escorted from the property. FML

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Weird old lady of the day

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom - Swindon

Today, I was at the supermarket when an elderly lady asked if I'd grab some coffee for her from a high shelf. The moment I took my hands off my almost-full shopping cart, she made off with it. I ended up getting thrown out by security after she claimed I was trying to steal it from her. FML

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TourettesGuyFTW 25

Wednesday 29 May 2013 13:19

Evil Granny strikes again.

Aczidraindrop420 7

Wednesday 29 May 2013 13:21

Just because she's a thief doesnt mean your good deed means nothing. Don't let bitch granny stop you from being awesome!

Comments

Raykyogrou03 12

Wednesday 29 May 2013 20:35

Let her, she's old.

blurose 6

Wednesday 29 May 2013 20:48

No good dead goes unpunished.

uhmaizing 3

Wednesday 29 May 2013 20:52

yea, when i was working a grovery store, a few people would tell me they did that.

Likian5 26

Wednesday 29 May 2013 20:53

"Offered to paid for her groceries"? Someone didn't proofread this FML very well...

hordriss 14

Wednesday 29 May 2013 21:18

The onlooker could be talking shit for all you know. You've shown true kindness, take that as a positive.

justme_79 14

Wednesday 29 May 2013 22:23

Karma is a bitch. She will get hers. Your good deed will be rewarded e eventually.

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 29 May 2013 23:44

You did the right thing...now you know not to do it again..,

TheWorldGreatest 8

Wednesday 29 May 2013 23:47

Sorry granny just served you!

appleloverz 1

Thursday 30 May 2013 0:25

It was the thought that counts

Saajawea 3

Thursday 30 May 2013 1:14

Man these grannies and their tricks! :)

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