Today like any other day, I headed out in the morning to run the usual errands. I turned into a nearby car park and drove down to basement level two, level one is usually fully occupied during that part of the morning. As I turned a corner, a man sprung out and hailed for me to stop. So I stopped my car, wound the window down 2 inches and he says "Hi, my car can't start, could you help me? I need to jump start".
I replied with the quickest response I could think of, "I'm sorry, I'm in a rush". He then says it's okay and got on his phone. I parked a few blocks away and rushed up to an area with people. He looked genuine and in dire need of help but with all the stories that I've heard, I felt I did the right thing. Safety is always top priority when I'm out alone. My siblings and I were brought up to be observant and alert of our surroundings because it's better to be safe than sorry.
Being a lady, would you have done the same thing?
3 comments:
Good call!
Being a guy, I would have helped the man. Even more so because I've got a pair of jumper cables in my boot just waiting to be used!
But you made the right call today. Don't feel bad about it.
I would've done the same - even if he's genuine, he'll figure a way out. So, don't feel bad about it.
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