Yesterday while I was busy talking to someone in somewhere, out of a sudden, an Indian guy wearing a helmet stood next to me.
Naturally, after being "environmentally conditioned" to be aware of crooks, my first impression was that he wanted to rob me or abduct me or ________ (fill in the blank with all the negative wordings).
So, being wary, I asked him what he wanted, he said he has a problem and he needs help. I said what kind of problem. He told me something is wrong about his bike. I told him I know nuts about bike and I can't help him out (whew! I thought that would get rid of him).
He then said no, he had asked a mechanic to come and fix the problem, but he lacks of just RM12 to pay the mechanic and asked if I could just borrow him and he would return the money to me later.
So, at that point of time, what would you do if you were me?
I hesitated for a long while, very reluctantly to part with my hard earned cash. He looked rather pathetic and hopeful, and he said he is a salesman and he would come and return me the money. In the end, I told him to find somebody else to help him.. sigh..
Later on, I really regretted what I did. If he's a crook, what I lose would only be RM12, but if he was really in trouble, that little amount of cash would have helped him and I would have done somebody a favor. How could I do that?? Not like it's RM120 or RM1200. Gosh! I felt so terrible for the rest of the day.
So, if there's a next time, I know what I am going to do. That would probably had made my day, knowing I had helped somebody in need.
(Sorry, Mr. shocked-the-hell-out-of-me fler, I should have gave you the help you asked for then. My apologies to turn you down. Don't come and seek revenge on me ah)
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He's a fake. No-no, he's an Indian fake. No-No, he definitely is a *$%@! Indian fake. Luckily you did not give it to him. Buy your children some books or ice cream or anything to let u feel better. As for the Indian...I would say..f*** off!
And oh..one more thing, if u were to give it to him, u would regret it later becoz after that, he will never return n u will start cursing him..like me..haha.
I came to a conclusion never to trust Indians!
You were just being cautious, and if I were approached out of the blue like this, I probably would have done the same. Don't feel bad.
If his case was genuine, hopefully he did find someone to loan him the $.
Gargies,
Always the big question... Are they being honest? Was he really in trouble?
Its sad that most people are out to cheat others preying on their helpfulness. Sigh.
Just wondering why he cannot owe the mechanic instead.
Maybe the mechanic also cannot trust him?
Why not go to a mechanic near his home?
Does mechanic make house calls nowadays? "Asked the mechanic to come and fix the problem..". Usually they would have to go to the workshop. Right?
Hmm... I must admit that its quite suspicious. Especially the story...
Hi folks,
Thanks for the concerns. I guess it's very suspicious, perhaps I had subconsciously played the words so forth, to give myself excuses..
In any case, I had said, if he was faked, it was only RM12 I lost. So, I just felt so bad thinking that money could have meant so much to him at that time. That's what made me sad, but anyway, I am over it now, since I said sorry to him (here) :P
Hi SY,
I would do the same too. There are just too many syndicates out there making big bucks from cheating small amount from each kind hearted samaritans.
I have came across similar incidences before. Any hint of suspicion, I would just walk away.
If I were you, I would hesitate too. Nowadays, there are many bad people around and it's hard to differentiate who is good and who is bad. A decision has been made and don't regret about it.
It's better to be safe than sorry. You can never know if a stranger is honest or not. Instead, to really help someone in need, volunteer your time for some charity of your choice. That will make you feel much better.
Hi
1st time here, from bkworms link.
I think, we are a bit prejudiced against people of a different race. From young, we have been told by our mothers - "if you dont lsiten, wait that indian man will catch you". So I guess you were excercising caution. Whats done cant be undone, so I guess: Better safe than sorry!
Feels good to receive all the comments. I believe to take the effort to leave a mark, it shows a lot.
Twinkle, it's not about charity or what. It's entirely a different story. I just felt bad to down turn someone in need, it's so hard to say no. So, well, anyway.. what's done is done.
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