Will you help an old lady cross the road?  |
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 I was walking to my destination and part of the route involved crossing a busy road. There weren't any traffic lights nearby so pedestrians often just dash across. I stopped at my side of the road and an old lady was already waiting there.
What would you do if you were me? Pull her hair (JUST KIDDING)? Ignore her? Or...?
I turned to her and asked if she was crossing the road. She nodded her head and no, I did NOT hold her hand or anything of that sort.:P What I did was to guide her across the road with my "body language". Also, I stood on the side of the oncoming vehicles so that I can "protect" her and stop the traffic if need be.
Will you do the same as me? Will you help an old lady cross the road? Any "crossing" stories to share?=)
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Will you help an old lady cross the road? |
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1.  sunshinelady (6123) | 2 years ago |  My Mom raised us kids to respect elderly folks so if I saw a elderly lady standing to cross I would help her across. A persons hand doesn't need to be held to help them to cross the street. As you said body language can help very much. I have not had this happen to me but one thing I would think is when a person driving a car sees a elderly person they should stop and let the person cross. This is what I do. When I see a elderly person wanting to cross the street I do stop. I let the person get across and then continue on my way. It takes every bit of a few seconds and to me that is showing respect to the elderly person.
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Nicely said.
I think where possible, one should show extra courtesy to the elderly - unless perhaps he/she obviously doesn't deserve it. | |
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| 2. byfaithonly (6299) | 2 years ago |  Ahhhh I am so proud of you dear - now days it is hard to find a true gentleman he's not a wizard he's a Knight in Shining Armor:)
I would have offered to help but never would have thought of being on the side of the oncoming traffic to protect her - you have taught me yet another thing:)
As for crossing stories the only one I can think of right now is a few months ago our town put in the new crossing signs that show the time left before it goes from walk to don't walk. My darling child, the 16 year old, and a friend spent a half hour racing the clock so to speak going back and forth across the same street until he was late getting to an appointment he had:(
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | I would rather be a wizard than a knight any day lol. I rather wield some fire than brandish some sword haha.^^
And of course I was hoping it didn't come to that - I would either have to stop the cars like a madman with my body or push the lady to safety which might risk hurting her.:P
Going back and forth across the same street? Is this some new game kids nowadays devised? | |
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| byfaithonly (6299) | 2 years ago | Well Wizard why not just wave that magic wand and wisk her to saftey???? duh
I still don't know about the crossing the road deal - 16 ADHD with a friend who idolizes him who knows they still laugh about it though. Something to do with this new timer that counts down the seconds to when it will change. They would wait till they only had so many seconds to get across and then run like crazy to make it to the other side before it changed to 'DON"T WALK'
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | (In the tone of an old man speaking to a little girl)Because Faith, I don't have any magic wand in real life!:P
I think they are seeking the thrill.:PP | |
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| byfaithonly (6299) | 2 years ago | What? No magic wand, you mean all those stories are lies? But, but, but, I always thought..... way to burst my bubble 'friend':( | |
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | I can't find my magic wand so I am already so so sad. Now you want to make me sadder by berating me over something I would love to have?
*SOB* | |
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| byfaithonly (6299) | 2 years ago | oh oh so you were lieing to me - wizards really do have magic wands? Oh dear I'm getting so confused and now you are crying - I don't know if I can handle that - (((((wizard))))) | |
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| byfaithonly (6299) | 2 years ago | Faith says 'wawawa' stop your crying big baby I love you even without the wand but I'll put that on the list of things for my dear friend should I come across one. | |
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3.  ESKARENA1 (12166) | 2 years ago |  I certainly have done this and will continue to do so. However, i have met with resistance on at least one occasion where the old lady concerned refused to move, insisting that she was waiting for a bus. However, with a little physical encouragement she soon saw the err of her ways and walked out in to the road. Now I dont know if she lost the will to live at this point but she started to try to go back to the side of the road at this point. I encouraged her some more. She was more than happy when i released my grip on her arm after depositing her safely at the other side. However, as ladies of a certain age are want to do, she was not at all greatful, calling me something that sounded like billy sugger. Cant imagine why she called me billy, must be her eye sight
anyway, helping old people to cross the road will be my new mission, until members of her majesties constabulary step in to prevent me anyway
blessed be
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | That's why I did ask her if she was crossing the road. And I do know that the elderly have dignity too. I try to imagine myself as old and come to the conclusion that I would not want abject pity.
That's why unless the need is awfully obvious, I just try to be subtle in my assistance.:)
Another thing worth noting is that the elderly are not an alien breed of people. They are the same people as us - just 1 or 2 generations removed. Just as there are "black sheep" in our generation, those black sheep don't go away when they get old. Some may mellow but the elderly continue to be a mix of personalities - good and bad alike. | |
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| ESKARENA1 (12166) | 2 years ago | all joking aside, and I certainly was joking, i can not agree with you more than i do. Those we consider elderly (and i still think its a state of mind rather than chronilogical) contribute just as much to the rich diversity of life as they ever did. Black sheep remain black sheep, sunny people tend to remain so
blessed be | |
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| 4. Grandmaof2 (4339) | 2 years ago |  No I have never been in a situation like this, but thank you for being a good person. If we all did these kind things for others the world would be a much better place. You're good stuff!!!
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Hehe Grandmaof, it takes one "good stuff" to know another "good stuff".=) | |
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| 5. chrissieatu (588) | 2 years ago |  I have discussed this issue when I was in high school. In my opinion, we should try to help those who need help if we can, especially after receiving that much education. I think if you give others your hand, you not only help them but set up a good example to those who are watching you.
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | It brings to mind... "Do not ask what society can give to you but what you can give to society."=) | |
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| 6. mimatexas (1212) | 2 years ago |  Yes, I would help the old lady cross the street. They need our help, so why not give it.
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Indeed, it always feels good when we can be of service to others. Way to go!=) | |
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| 7. charms88 (4698) | 2 years ago |  This post contains content of a mature nature. You must be Signed in or Registered to have the option to view this content.
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Oh baby... aw... beauty is sometimes double-edged.:(
If it is at all possible, try to open your heart again and not let one rotten egg spoil the broth.:P | |
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| charms88 (4698) | 2 years ago | Nah...I happened to escort the wrong elderly, lol. You'll be amazed at the string of chinese curses I hurled on this old man. "Sigh" I'm used to it. | |
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Geez, so when you told me you know Chinese, you only know the swear words? F6:P | |
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| charms88 (4698) | 2 years ago | F2 Chinese curses only in my mind and not in actuality. It would be so much better if I can spat it on the old man's face, lol. | |
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Then you might get sued for assault.:P | |
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| 8. wolfie34 (13855) | 2 years ago |  I would be glad to do, I think gallantry is a dying art and me being a chivalrous wolf will only be too glad to do my good deed of the day and help an old lady cross the road, I just hope that when I get old there will be people willing to do it for me! I think you get paid back for doing these acts of goodness. I spent a couple of hours helping a neighbour out who's 88 in her garden and I refused payment, I enjoy helping others, it gives me a good sense of satisfaction.
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Oh yes wolfie, you are among the last of gentlemen.:P
Payback? Good karma returns? I hope so too!
PS.: I heard you are cooking something delectable for yanjiaren. I can't wait to drool and grab my share of the goodies!=) | |
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| wolfie34 (13855) | 2 years ago | Yes I am very excited about it! Very privelidged to be cooking up a banquet and as you know I'll be putting 110% into it. | |
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | One day, you must tell me all about how you manage to hook up with yan... | |
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| 9. JoyfulOne (4220) | 2 years ago |  Sure, I'd help, but only if I asked her first if she indeed wanted my help. The times I've done it I've extended my arm and they either put their hand on my forearm (like leading a person to the dance floor) or they just grabbed my hand and held it. I figure whichever way makes them more comfortable and more safe from the traffic. You're still a real gentleman, lordwarwizard, to offer your help when so many would have just ignored her and gone on their merry own little way.
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Indeed, I think we should not take for granted that they need help AND want our help.
Just a weeny wizzy, me...*blush* | |
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| 10. xParanoiax (4933) | 2 years ago |  Sure!
While I haven't any stories to tell (I've never lived anywhere that was insanely busy, and even though more and more people are beginning to walk places because of the soaring gas prices among other things, I've never been in a situation in which to develope any stories about such things).
I have opened doors for the elderly before though, I've helped them carry groceries, and these are strangers...people I don't know. But I help them when the situation comes across.
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| lordwarwizard (10397) | 2 years ago | Yup, I think it is the essence of things that is more important.
You don't need a busy road to prove you are a gentleman or lady.
Opening doors for the elderly... helping with groceries... I think this is evident of your heart of gold already.=) | |
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 Hatley (19740) | 2 years ago |  talking about hearts of gold I am an elderly lady and Imet a cab driver with a heart of gold. I had two huge sacks of groceries and that dear person not only took them from me but carried them to the front door of my apartment and when I went to hand him the fare He just shook his head and said have a nice day Mama and walked out of my patio. I was absolutely in a state of shock. what a nice man.
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