I know they were only trying to help but

I take all the chivalry that is offered.

I would not be offended. They were just being nice.

It's because you had a chat with them. They were repaying your friendliness with theirs. How nice.

Baggs

It's because you had a chat with them. They were repaying your friendliness with theirs. How nice.

Yes, and you’re drop dead gorgeous kittylester and were wearing your new leather hotpants, high heels and crop top when you went out.😁

petra

Would you have been offended if it had been women ?

I doubt a woman would have done it.

Crossstitchfan - very judgmental.

I think they thought they were being helpful to you😃

They didn't help DH.

It would make my day! How lovely of them to help you, I'd be making them a cup of tea as a thank you!

kittylester

They didn't help DH.

Maybe because a lot of men would shout, ‘Get out the #%$€* way. I can’t see what’s coming!’ 😂

Women just grit their teeth and smile sweetly.

As said, DH didnt' stop to chat, did he?

It's hard for men to know what to do these days. I am glad my grandson knows to hold doors and be courteous, and would have been proud of him if he stopped to help.

The most stupid advert on TV, is about the woman who uses a certain skin cream and stands in the tube, and is so delighted that no-one offers her a seat!

Crikey, what is there to be offended about? I'd be delighted at their help.

merlotgran

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Actually kitty I thought it was rather sweet!

So do I but I’d be praying this would not be the time I ran a wheel up the kerb or worse…over one of their feet. 😂

Oh goodness merlotgran, that was just what I was thinking too 😂😂😂

I've only done that once, ending up half parked on the pavement, half on the road but that was when I was in my 20s and not an old dear as I am now! 😁
It was in a busy city centre too, and I had a crowd of spectators by the time I'd finally squeezed into the parking slot.

Ps I did not drive over anyone's foot!

Claremont

As said, DH didnt' stop to chat, did he?

It's hard for men to know what to do these days. I am glad my grandson knows to hold doors and be courteous, and would have been proud of him if he stopped to help.

The most stupid advert on TV, is about the woman who uses a certain skin cream and stands in the tube, and is so delighted that no-one offers her a seat!

is about the woman who uses a certain skin cream and stands in the tube

I was confused there for a minute, Claremont, thinking it must have been a very large tube of face cream.

(I'll get me coat.)

kittylester

petra

Would you have been offended if it had been women ?

I doubt a woman would have done it.

We frequently travel on the underground in London. If it’s busy, I am very often offered a seat, usually by women.

Surely kittylester there are more important things to be offended by?

We frequently travel on the underground in London. If it’s busy, I am very often offered a seat, usually by women.

You need to change your brand of face cream.

Allira

Claremont

As said, DH didnt' stop to chat, did he?

It's hard for men to know what to do these days. I am glad my grandson knows to hold doors and be courteous, and would have been proud of him if he stopped to help.

The most stupid advert on TV, is about the woman who uses a certain skin cream and stands in the tube, and is so delighted that no-one offers her a seat!

is about the woman who uses a certain skin cream and stands in the tube

I was confused there for a minute, Claremont, thinking it must have been a very large tube of face cream.

(I'll get me coat.)

ahahaha thanks, yes, lol.

If a chap gave me a seat opened a door or carried my heavy bag and if I drove) help me out a tricky bit I d feel rather flattered that they wanted to be bothered and that they d even noticed me
Don’t let pride override kindness

But, I didn't need help and a man standing behind the car gesticulating is distracting rather than helpful.

kittylester

But, I didn't need help and a man standing behind the car gesticulating is distracting rather than helpful.

I agree about the distracting thing and I tell MrB to go away if he tries it, but I still think the manhole men were just being friendly because you had chatted to them and they appreciated that.

Mind you, you say such things happen quite often...... hmm...🤔

Maybe you're too friendly, kitty 😁

kittylester

But, I didn't need help and a man standing behind the car gesticulating is distracting rather than helpful.

That drives me mad!!

Was he shouting, ‘Left hand down a bit?’ 😂

They just can't help it, though, can they.
It's very kind, helping the helpless woman.
Like mansplaining.

I’m very happy to be thought helpless! If anyone offers to help me I’m delighted, whether I need help or not. Bring it on!