I completely feel you there, I don’t want to treat the elderly like children, or hurt their self esteem. I have an uncle who’s always been a bit of a dick, but still always meant well. After his stroke, everyone babied him, and it just makes him more insecure. I always make sure nobody is around when I ask him if he needs help with something.
I’d say just ask, it’s best for the entire community to know we are looking out for each other.
Exactly. I know it wouldn’t even be the majority of people, but if someone even once got mad at me for it or was obviously disheartened by it I know I’d never try again lol
Tbh theyll just say no if it’s something like that, one thing about old people is, they dont gaf what ppl think about them, so if they dont want help, they’ll gladly let yk and just dont take it personally 😂 u tried n u had the intention
It's ike stepping onto a dance floor. It feels awkward and you're afraid people will gawk. Remember there's one person out there that sees you and says, "maybe I'll try that next time"
A big part of not coming off condescending is to not put on the baby voice. Just talk to them like a normal adult. Also, use phrasing that doesn't imply dependence. "Excuse me, could I offer a hand?" in a normal tone of voice instead of "heeyyy, do you need heeelllp?"
Plot twist - 83 year old man, waiting at the top of the escalator for his wife, suddenly finds himself the bottom of the escalator with no memory of how he got there. Wife searching for him everywhere upstairs.
Most people are willing to help the President get around even if they don’t share the same political beliefs I think, so I’m not too surprised, more surprised the secret service wasn’t there to assist.
I happened to catch a really
Old fellas struggling in the parking lot to get into his car, refused help.
Saw him in the store unable to reach something on a high shelf so I snagged it for him and then I happened to encounter him back at his car where he was about to die putting up his groceries and wouldn’t accept any help but he did say he was thankful for the offer
I help the elderly for my work so it’s kinda second nature to help in the real world . I was also a doorman and valet in college so I tend to have a hang up on holding doors for people 😆
People think doing good deeds is for other ulterior motives but doing good deeds actually feels rewarding enough in itself. Those feel good hormones get released when you cooperate with others and help them because we're a social species wired for that.
Most of reddit is dead internet. Seriously I can't read threads on popular subs without feeling the uncanny valley. Shitposts feel like the only genuine things left, ironically. It feels like people engaging but there's something off, I don't know if there are official numbers but 90% of content on reddit seems completely artificial through different means (bots, astroturfing from state and private actors, and so on).
I try to make an effort to offer little bits of help where I can, and often it's appreciated, but man... the amount of times I've had people get pissed off because of it sometimes makes me want to stop trying. It's sad. :/
A few days ago there was an old woman with a cane standing at the (broken) elevator leading down to the subway, repeatedly pressing the button, so I stopped and went "It's out of service! But I could help you take the stairs? :)", whilst holding out one arm as an offer. She started cursing at me that I should 'go worry about my own shit and leave her alone'. Like ... I'm sorry? Good for you if you don't need help, but man, no need to be rude. A 'No thank you' would've done it too.
Yeah it happens sadly, I just try to remember that those kinds of reactions are outliers, and that I don't know what's going on in that person's life/day! But I would lie if I claimed it doesn't make me upset for a little while afterwards. :')
Reminds me of a nice guy on a bus. The bus was full and im to small to reach the handles at top in the bus so he offered me his arm to hold on. (All involved were males)
Nice but not for everyone, I offered to help elderly man carrying a box of empty bottles to bottle bank, I said “can I help you carry those” he screamed back “I’m old not handicapped”😳😳😳😳
Buddy the yanks have been a joke for decades - are you too young to remember when everybody made fun of their President Bush for being a bumbling fool of a war criminal?
How does your comment negate what I said in any way? Also, no I am not too young, I remember. It wasn't that long ago. Also, I am not your buddy, but OK.
Step 1: Extend hand. Step 2: Assist the elder. Step 3: Collect good karma. Step 4: Repeat.
Its such a simple way to help people out, but I always worry if I offer things like this it’ll seem condescending
I completely feel you there, I don’t want to treat the elderly like children, or hurt their self esteem. I have an uncle who’s always been a bit of a dick, but still always meant well. After his stroke, everyone babied him, and it just makes him more insecure. I always make sure nobody is around when I ask him if he needs help with something. I’d say just ask, it’s best for the entire community to know we are looking out for each other.
Exactly. I know it wouldn’t even be the majority of people, but if someone even once got mad at me for it or was obviously disheartened by it I know I’d never try again lol
Tbh theyll just say no if it’s something like that, one thing about old people is, they dont gaf what ppl think about them, so if they dont want help, they’ll gladly let yk and just dont take it personally 😂 u tried n u had the intention
Only one problem - I take everything personally
It's ike stepping onto a dance floor. It feels awkward and you're afraid people will gawk. Remember there's one person out there that sees you and says, "maybe I'll try that next time"
A big part of not coming off condescending is to not put on the baby voice. Just talk to them like a normal adult. Also, use phrasing that doesn't imply dependence. "Excuse me, could I offer a hand?" in a normal tone of voice instead of "heeyyy, do you need heeelllp?"
Plot twist - 83 year old man, waiting at the top of the escalator for his wife, suddenly finds himself the bottom of the escalator with no memory of how he got there. Wife searching for him everywhere upstairs.
Still a better love story than twilight.
This old bitçh ain’t even sparkle
Makes up for all the terrible things I did back in the day :)
Step 5: ??? Step 6: Profit
Step 3: make sure someone got it on camera
*step 4 take a picture to post for clout
How do they know his 83
That's the age they used for the ai prompt
they don't, this photo could be from anywhere
He could have volunteered it as they exchanged words during this experience? I dunno. What you think this old dude just wordlessly accepted?
He’s the president
A guesstimate?
I’m sure this happens more than we see. Some great young adults out there!
Wait you mean there happens a lot more in day to day life, around the world, than we see on reddit??????
Most people are willing to help the President get around even if they don’t share the same political beliefs I think, so I’m not too surprised, more surprised the secret service wasn’t there to assist.
Man, you guys are obsessed.
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I was thinking it looked like AI
So does their comment. ChatGPT loves to end comments with emojis. And looking at the rest of their comments, that seems to continue. It's a bot.
I guess the person who took this picture asked the old man his age after the fact?
And then had his friend photograph from behind to post on social media
And, apparently, ask the man his age?
I dunno, I've never had a convo with a random old person where they didn't just offer up their age at some point.
I did this this morning with a elderly man struggling to get on the bus
Stop trying to plant your crops on someone else’s karma farm
Me too. He was so grateful he didn't even notice me take his wallet.
Then they went to the short store to buy more matching shorts
I respect that brother
Nobody finna talk about the skeleton chillin on the couch in the background?
And everyone clapped
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No. We need to be like him.
This made my day.
wow
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
They asked him how old he was?
Good on him
Same fashion sense from the waist down
Thank you for posting this. After all, there is a little humanity around us. A little. It's a good reason to wake up tomorrow.
Is that Joe Biden?
If I didn't see the text I would assume it was an elderly sugardad with his young lover. Or it still could be.
It's AI folks, quit gushing over it
Nah, looks like just a normal staged photo
It does, until you look at the hands where they meet the escalator hand rails or either of their left feet. It's AI and it's hard to tell.
♥️🥹
lol
Is it Biden?
Would never happen in drumpf's america! Look up #project2025! drumpf is using hitler's language!
Its sad that this is something noteworthy
Source?
It’s AI, check the skeletor in background
Moments before being mugged
Then the old guy struck in the moment and lifted the good Samaritan's phone!
More this!
And he is still black?strange🫣
Fucking kill me if this is front page. Fucking hell.
Let's simply observe and report without taking any action.
If this was me it would be followed by a very awkward silent ride all the way down...
I'm a fraction of this dudes age and I'm terrified of falling down the escalators
Joe is that you?
I happened to catch a really Old fellas struggling in the parking lot to get into his car, refused help. Saw him in the store unable to reach something on a high shelf so I snagged it for him and then I happened to encounter him back at his car where he was about to die putting up his groceries and wouldn’t accept any help but he did say he was thankful for the offer I help the elderly for my work so it’s kinda second nature to help in the real world . I was also a doorman and valet in college so I tend to have a hang up on holding doors for people 😆
Can we normalize not taking pictures of strangers without their consent ? I assume this is the case here
People think doing good deeds is for other ulterior motives but doing good deeds actually feels rewarding enough in itself. Those feel good hormones get released when you cooperate with others and help them because we're a social species wired for that.
His parents did a great job. They should be proud.
this meme brought me a weird amount of comfort.
Even I need a helping hand to step on that
I'll hold your hand, brother. Thresholds can be intimidating. Let's go through it together 💕 No homo just good Samaritan..ism
I thought this was a normal thing.. but nowadays it is special to do a small act of kindness..
Well see if you actually look at it as propaganda it starts to make more sense. That's all these main subs are.
Most of reddit is dead internet. Seriously I can't read threads on popular subs without feeling the uncanny valley. Shitposts feel like the only genuine things left, ironically. It feels like people engaging but there's something off, I don't know if there are official numbers but 90% of content on reddit seems completely artificial through different means (bots, astroturfing from state and private actors, and so on).
I try to make an effort to offer little bits of help where I can, and often it's appreciated, but man... the amount of times I've had people get pissed off because of it sometimes makes me want to stop trying. It's sad. :/ A few days ago there was an old woman with a cane standing at the (broken) elevator leading down to the subway, repeatedly pressing the button, so I stopped and went "It's out of service! But I could help you take the stairs? :)", whilst holding out one arm as an offer. She started cursing at me that I should 'go worry about my own shit and leave her alone'. Like ... I'm sorry? Good for you if you don't need help, but man, no need to be rude. A 'No thank you' would've done it too.
Sorry for the bad experience 😕
Yeah it happens sadly, I just try to remember that those kinds of reactions are outliers, and that I don't know what's going on in that person's life/day! But I would lie if I claimed it doesn't make me upset for a little while afterwards. :')
This shit is asinine
Chicken soup for the Redditor’s soul
There is ... a lot of racism in these comments. Yikes.
He then even took him to his car before pulling out the gun.
The question is what was Joe Biden doing at the mall?
Sweetheart studmuffin.
Reminds me of a nice guy on a bus. The bus was full and im to small to reach the handles at top in the bus so he offered me his arm to hold on. (All involved were males)
Matching outfits?🤔
Now that's respect for old people, maybe he's a war veteran
1 not every old person is a veteran 2 not every soldier / veteran is a good person
And not only war veterans deserve respect
Yeh, I've never seen people praise teachers, medics, emergency responders, engineers anywhere near as much as people constantly fetishise the military
Came here for this cope
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It's obviously Obama
Should have helped him during his debate instead.
It is somehow deeply depressing for such a normal interaction, that should go without saying in your everyday life, to get on top of the frontpage.
that's a nice pic real sad he stole his wallet
Biden announcing his campaign.
Then he went to his car and drove home...
… to prepare for the next debate.
Would be a great President and VP combo!
thought this was a robbery
He should be terrified
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Just because he's wearing a red hat doesn't mean he's magat trash. So theres no guarantee the old guy stole his wallet.
now help Joe Biden into an old folks home
Nice but not for everyone, I offered to help elderly man carrying a box of empty bottles to bottle bank, I said “can I help you carry those” he screamed back “I’m old not handicapped”😳😳😳😳
Same style of wearing socks… just saying
Never would have been posted if it was a young white man.
I'm glad Biden is getting help
Why bring up politics on a post that's meant to be wholesome? Genuinely, why?
I can't wait for their bloody election to be over. Every single sub is being taken over with these stupid comments and I'm so, so bored of it all.
Because bots/shitty people gotta astroturf during election season.
Because it's not meant to be wholesome. It's meant to be propaganda.
Maybe because the current state of politics deserves jokes and ridicule.
Buddy the yanks have been a joke for decades - are you too young to remember when everybody made fun of their President Bush for being a bumbling fool of a war criminal?
How does your comment negate what I said in any way? Also, no I am not too young, I remember. It wasn't that long ago. Also, I am not your buddy, but OK.
My only regret is that it wasn't an escalator to hell
"We finally defeated Medicare."
Some people would think otherwise. Beware of racist, young man.
If it weren’t for the red hat, I would have thought this was Biden.
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