I know they were only trying to help but

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...🤔

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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.)

Ps I did not drive over anyone's foot!

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

They didn't help DH.

I think they thought they were being helpful to you😃

Crossstitchfan - very judgmental.

petra

Would you have been offended if it had been women ?

I doubt a woman would have done it.

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.😁

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

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

I take all the chivalry that is offered.

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. 😂

Yes you are . I think it’s very nice of them to do this . So many people complain that chivalry is dead . The world needs more kind deeds .

Claremont

I too would giggle to myself and find it really funny..

Me too!

No, I wouldn’t be offended at all. I think it’s rather nice, to be honest.