Shopping, Awkward and Religion: Nice girl

Nice girl

By Lithiac - 04/02/2014 06:16 - United States - Ocala

Today, at the grocery store, an elderly woman asked for help with some tea. I lent her a hand, spending a good twenty minutes reading different labels out loud until she found one she liked. After she was done, she handed me a pamphlet and said, "You're a nice girl. I hope you don't go to hell." 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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By neighbor - 26/01/2014 13:08 - Australia - Mosman

Today, I was helping my elderly neighbor carry her groceries into her kitchen. When I finished, she sighed and said, "You're such a sweet girl. It's just a shame about your face." 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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Checked out

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 Cob - 03/02/2009 13:03 - United States

Today, I tried helping an old lady with her groceries. When I asked if she needed help she smiled. When I took one of her bags she yelled. I didn't know she was deaf. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/08/2010 05:52 - United States

Today, I was working at my job as a cashier, checking out an elderly woman's groceries. She was very nice, and we chatted for a couple minutes. Once she had paid, she leaned close to me and said, very politely, "I'm so so sorry that I mistook you for a girl at first, young man." I AM a girl. 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 yaa - 26/05/2009 22:35 - Canada

Today, on my way out of the subway station, I noticed an older woman standing at the bottom of a flight of stairs with a large cart. I went up to her and asked if she needed help getting it up the stairs. She looks me up and down and says, "No, not from you." FML

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By WTF is all I ask - 27/07/2012 23:55 - United States - Mcallen

Today, I was at the mall, when I saw an elderly lady drop her groceries, so I rushed over to help her pick them up. She took one look at me, called me a "Liberal bastard," and shouted for me to get away from her before she called the cops. FML

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Panic mode

By jessie nex - 01/06/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, I felt like doing a good deed, so when I bought something at a store I told the cashier to keep the change. The cashier then panicked and said, “What do I do???” Turns out, I was her first ever customer. FML

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girlbye23 15

Tuesday 4 February 2014 14:48

She was just looking out for you OP! At least she didn't call you ugly like most FML old people would.

flashback.miss 28

Tuesday 4 February 2014 14:49

better than the old ladies that damn you to hell and was nice to just give you a pamphlet rather than try to push her beliefs on you.

Comments

EffingAnnoying 7

Wednesday 5 February 2014 4:48

"There's no fire escape in Hell."

outoftown 26

Wednesday 5 February 2014 7:04

"No problem, ma'am." Holding up pamphlet, " I recycle."

colton_colton 49

Wednesday 5 February 2014 17:57

That's better than being told to go to hell!

BagelTheOtaku 25

Friday 7 February 2014 8:41

... what's wrong with that, a religious nut thinks ur nice.

aire101 16

Friday 7 February 2014 13:48

Yeah, that's happened to me several times too. I've heard of people leaving those pamphlets instead of a tip when eating out sometimes too. They seemed to think it was an excellent idea...

Painterlily 8

Monday 10 February 2014 18:20

I had something similar happen. I was walking in the mall and saw a lady looking around like she didnt know where she was. I said "you look lost" and she started in on a spiel about how I was the one who was lost and asked if I had found Jesus and blah de blah, I just smiled and said "I'm a Witch, praise be to Lord Satan" and walked away leaving her in shock lol.

Animeisthebest1 14

Tuesday 11 February 2014 7:19

At least she didn't tell you that you are going to hell as some more conservative Christians do.

idioticmess 15

Sunday 16 February 2014 5:28

same thing happened to me right before or after christmas. its still awkward no matter who you are.

TheMystery13 13

Saturday 8 March 2014 0:09

"Miss, I regret to inform you that I am Satan. You have asked for and received my help, and now you are mine. There is no escape. I'll be seeing you."