Comments on: Accepting the Kindness of Strangers

By: Shelby

Shelby — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:35:34 +0000

You are a great person. No need to care about those cold-blooded, mean people. I hope I can have a neighbor like you in my area so that I can always have coupons from you!!! I love to collect coupons and save money~

By: JM

JM — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:52:26 +0000

People get mean without even thinking.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:08:25 +0000

If someone offered me a coupon, I might think that I must look like a person that needs help and might be a bit bewildered. But if I truly need the coupon, I would gladly accept.

I think that people are friendlier where I live and this is not something that I have ever encountered.

There is a grocery store that I go to that from time to time has $10. off for every $50 you spend. The parking lot is always packed. I can almost assure you that if you offered anyone a coupon that they needed in that store, it would be gladly accepted.

By: Jolly Ol' Ollie

Jolly Ol' Ollie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:09:01 +0000

You can thank all of the scammers out there the next time -and I assure you that there will be a next time!- people respond thusly.
There have been scammers since the biblical age and there will always be scammers trying to cheat someone out of something.
You’d be wise to keep that in mind the next time you approach someone with your offers.
And remember, not too close as no one likes their personal space invaded.

By: happymom4

happymom4 — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:13:03 +0000

We must live in a more friendly area, because I’ve never yet had any one turn down a coupon I offered if they could use it.

I also gratefully use coupons I find beside products in the store and do my best to leave coupons for others as well.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:30:52 +0000

I save 20% off coupons for Bed, Bath & Beyond & bring extras when I shop. If I see someone in line with a large purchase, I offer them a coupon. I’ve never been turned down, unless the person already had a coupon.

Last time, a lady saw me using coupons & asked if I had an extra, because there was something else she wanted to buy. I gladly gave her one & she went back to get the other item. She was thrilled and I was happy to help.

I live in New Orleans, and people tend to be very friendly here, talking to one another in line & while waiting at restaurants, but I’ve been told that’s not the case everywhere…

By: My English Castle

My English Castle — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:19:11 +0000

Yeah, I like that idea too, Joan. But I’ve heard folks say that the store stockers go through and throw them out. I have NO evidence of this, so it’s purely anecdotal.

By: Joan.of.the.Arch

Joan.of.the.Arch — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:47:57 +0000

I’m curious about what the “all kinds of excuses” to say no were. One excuse would’ve been more than necessary, I should think. Perhaps she really already had such a coupon. That’s what I was thinking about the person who rejected Jessica’s ticket at the theme park. I don’t think anyone goes to Six Flags here without one of those serious discount vouchers.

I notice sometimes in the grocery store people leave their extra coupons right on top of the product they apply to. That seems like a cool and non-threatening way to handle giving coupons to strangers.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:44:15 +0000

I’m surprised by the family’s reaction. I give coupons away for items that I don’t use all of the time and I’ve never had anyone say anything but thank you. Don’t let this one family stop you from being kind.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:59:24 +0000

I often do random acts of kindness and have had 3 lives saved through quick thinking in the passed. Last time i went to a theme park i made a point of taking all the buy one get one free passes i had and at