Weird, awkward situation when in breakfast line this morning - ASSISTANCE NEEDED
By dxfanatic69
@dxfanatic69 (378)
United States
October 31, 2007 9:28pm CST
Sit down and read carefully, as this was so freakin weird:
I was in the breakfast line at school this morning and there was this girl in front of me - shorter than I, short red hair, kind of "weird" (don't start) and looked like a freshman or sophomore...
So after I get in line I see that she kneels down and starts rummaging through her backpack. She does so for about 1-2 minutes then stands up and turns to me and says, "hey, I forgot my money, is it o.k. if I borrow some from you?"
Now, me, Mr. Generous, said "Yeah, sure, how much do you need?"
She said, "one dollar."
So we work our way through the line and she picks up a little carton of food that I know is like $1.50 and then gets a Gatorade...but since I had extra money, I didn't really say anything, because, for all I know she could be beaten at home (half-serious, but everyone I told in my 3rd period class cracked up when I said that, so maybe that's kind of farfetched)...then she asks me, "can I get a Reeses, too?" (She added in a joking way, "I have to get my energy in the morning.")
Looking back, I would have said no to the Reeses, but at the time, I really didn't think anything of it ("God! Can you say, 'pushover'?!?," said a girl in my second period class, after I told her.)
Anyway, her total came to $3.00. Not exactly the $1 she originally told me.
But I was like "whatevs" (except in a more manly way...god people, catch my sarcasm) and paid the tab...but the story gets weirder.
As we were walking out, she DROPS the little carton of food (that had bacon, sausage and some thing in a wrapper in it)...and I was like, "hey, are you alright." and she kind of stood up half-embarrased after picking it up, and just kind of walked off.
Can.you.say....WEIRD?
What would you have done?
I got the whole, "I'll pay you back, thanks," but seriously, what a weird scenario!
What would you have done?
The majority of everyone I polled would have said, "sorry but I don't have enough money - just brought enough for myself," or something to that effect.
Points, however:
1. Why get in line when you are unsure if you have money
2. She freeloaded, sort of.
3. Afterwards, she could have laughed her a$s off and bragged to her friends...hey, she could have.
Well, people?!?!
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5 responses
@kareng (54724)
• United States
1 Nov 07
Really weird all right! Maybe when she saw you, she decided to pull that stunt just to talk to you? If dropping the tray was an accident perhaps she was embarrassed? If done on purpose, she has an odd personality...lol. Let us know if she actually pays you back!
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
1 Nov 07
oh, believe me, I'll keep everyone posted.
Going to the breakfast line tomorrow as well...we'll see.
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@catskisses (434)
• United States
1 Nov 07
Search your spirit.. we are often confronted by people who want something from us in the form of charity.. sometimes what we give is used well, sometimes not. Sometimes the asker is telling the truth, sometimes it is a scam... the answer lies between you and your god, whatever god that might be.. if you believe that you will someday be called upon to answer for what you have done, then you will answer only for giving freely... the other person must answer for their motivations... As to your points: 1. yes she may have realized she had no money after she got in line. She could have left with nothing and not have asked. 2. she did freeload, whether purposely or not. How will she find you to repay you? It is unlikely you will see that money again. If you had known you would not, would you have given it to her anyway? 3. So what if she brags, do you know her friends or care what they think? You did a kindness for a stranger. There is no shame in that. Unless that money was irreplaceable to you, you will get over losing it. If she approaches you again in such a way you will know it for a ruse and not be taken in again. You will be met with such challenges often in life. Each time you should do what your heart tells you to do. As far as the people you asked, just because the majority say something does not make it right or true. Most religions teach that what you send out returns to you in like kind, that you reap what you sow, etc. A kindness done in good heart can only return good to you. I don't think you are a pushover, so you lost $3, it's not like you gave her all your money or your car or some such. Someday you might be in need of a favor and someone be moved to help you out because the universe owes you for this one. Every time you are faced with such a situation, do what your heart tells you to do, you won't go far wrong. You'll feel uneasy if it is not right. Sometimes you'll be led to help, sometimes not. Trust yourself. Let this go and be at peace that you did what you were led to do.
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
1 Nov 07
true that the money loss is not great...and yeah, it could go either way - could have been the truth or a lie.
But I can't really let it go because now I need to know more about who she is, ;)
And who knows...I frequent the breakfast line sometimes (eh...2-3x/week) so who knows...
Hopefully the sayings are true, as you say, that "a kindness done in good heart can only return good to you"...I'll be waiting. ;)
@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
1 Nov 07
I don't think it's weird, I think she likes you. What she did was sort of a test of your character. Sure there are less unique ways to "test" you but they would have been more obvious.
*First she asked for money to see if you were kind to others. Obviously you passed that.
*Then she went "over budget" to see if you were generous and understanding. Passed.
*She promised to pay you back to get an idea of how tolorant you are. Like if you gave her the "yeah you better" attitude or the "yeah whatev" attitude-I know, I know but in a manly way. I don't know what she's looking for or how you answered so I can't say if you passed or not.
*Finally she tested your chivalry by dropping the food. I think you did a safe middle ground move on that one. You didn't ignore her wich would ave been rude. If you had wanted to be a TOTAL gentleman you should have at least made the attempt to pick it up for her. But you did ask if she was alright so that definitely earns you some points.
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
1 Nov 07
//in his writer's thinking pose//
hmmm...wow, did NOT think this could be a test.
I mean, I've never met the girl before but I am on the high school morning TV show every day so maybe she's seen me...but it just seems weird that out of the blue she would talk to me...like, it's weird, but I don't *know* her, but then again, it is high school. ;)
I know, I should've helped her pick up the food, but I kind of froze a little bit too...
really good theory, foxyfire...I'll keep you all posted...
I just got a nice Jackson so I'll be headed over there to buy me some bk tomorrow too.
@bambi_doe (566)
• United States
1 Nov 07
Wow that is weird - not , she was trying to get your attention - she either likes you or needs a friend. As for the money it will never be paid back. If you ever see her again say hello and if she acts as if she never seen you before then bring up the incidents. hugs
