Thread: So, was I rude?

not offensive. helpful. no worries.

and it is pathetic that others were too worried about being PC to help him.

Hello, Utopian:

You would have been rude and committed a profound offense had you not stopped to help him.

But you did stop to help him, and did you put a warm and gentle hand on his shoulder to point him in the right direction.

That was kind of you, and gracious, and responsible, and human. It was also noble.

Were I you, I probably would have added a few kind words. Then again, for you, your touch of understanding said it all.

Thank you for extending a helping hand to one in need.

Regards,
Obie

What Obie said...!

I don't think you were rude, and if the gentleman was fine about it then I see no reason be concerned!

IMHO, I think it's a shame that you should even have to ask if providing a service to a fellow human being in need was rude or not. Not every person that delivers help delivers it the same way, yet does it with the same heart.

I wish to believe that the man knew what was in your heart and accepted the much needed help in the spirit in which it was delivered. I wish that our world would encourage people such as youself rather that put shadow of doubt on their deeds.

Well done.
David

Id do it exactly the same way. Cant wait till you bump into him and let us all know.

Our society sucks, were so anti touch and offence. I used to hug all my friends at church but now i just stand next to them and give em a side hug. Its cool, i still get to show them i love them but in our corrupt world full of nasty people you have to be more careful.
But as said, a kind touch is a good thing.
One of my massage teachers said he was giving a massage to someone who had an amputation and when hed worked his way over the shoulder he just massaged the whole limb. The person cried and said think you, no one has been willing to touch me there.

Onya mate, hope i get over my self embarrassment if ever in a similar situation and go out of my comfort zone and help like you did.

+Sz

It speaks volumes of the nobility of your spirit, Sir Ron, that it concerns you so, whether you caused any offence to the gentleman. Courtesy needs to be not only practiced but also considered. You succeeded admirably on all counts, Sir.