Why so surprised?
By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10782)
Canada
May 26, 2026 11:31pm CST
Is kindness rare these days?
Recently someone purchased an item from me and I offered them another one for free. She was shocked and surprised from her expression and comments. She kept saying I can pay for it and I kept telling her, "no it is free"
Then she looked at me in awe and said, "that is so kind of you", "you are so kind" and went on and on about it. This had me wondering about back in the day when it seemed like an act of kindness would be normal. You do a kind deed for someone and most likely the response would be "thanks" and it ends there.
However, from this person's reaction I began to wonder if it is now a totally unexpected gesture, a rare act. I sure hope not.
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@valherma00 (4671)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
29 May
i think i would react the same cause, some people would charge even air and if someone offers you something additionally and free, it's hard to believe it.i remember a young man, we came at the same time in front of one medical building and he showed me i could go in first. we also went to the same office so, i felt i was treated twice with his kindness. i think i thanked him 2times but in my heart and now, i was amazed and thanked him 100 times. people usually hurry up and go first, noone is being considerate these days and if someone is, i feel, many would use it against us. also, when someone is kind to you and is of opposite gender, you also question is he being that kind only to you or to others.still, i wish him all the best.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
4 Jun
I try not to over think kindness. I am just happy when someone is kind to me or when I am kind to others.
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@valherma00 (4671)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
7 Jun
@Freelanzer you are right. if someone is kind to you, we should forward that feeling and give it back as well
@luisadannointed (11962)
• Philippines
27 May
I think not everyday you will get a free, maybe this is her first after a long years experiencing it.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
28 May
I think that is possible, if you are not used to it then it is a surpris
@Marilynda1225 (91615)
• United States
27 May
I'm sure she was genuinely surprised that you offered her one for free. I do think kindness is something we don't hear about every day. That was really nice of you to gift her with a free item.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
28 May
I am sure she was and I take pleasure in giving.
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@sathviksouvik (23477)
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27 May
yes I agree with you. These days kindness is very rare
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