What would you do??
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From: Northern VA
If you want the money, take it. If you don't, tell him no thanks and break contact. There's no reason to stick around and debate it.
Last edited by Plow64; Dec 13, 2008 at 07:46 AM.
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From: NW Florida
Same thing you did. Politely decline it and say "I'm sure you would've done the same for me". Decline it again a second time. But if he persist and offers a third time then I'm gonna take it at that point. What you did was fine.
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From: Land of the Free, Home of Jack Daniel's
Once I had a guy, his truck and trailer. We drove 50 miles, loaded my harley, drove 50 miles to my house and unloaded it. I gave him $50. He said I over paided him. I told him it was worth it to me. He kept the cash. And it was worth it to me.
Road Captain
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From: Carrabelle, Fl
I wasn't there to see how insistent he was, but I don't think I would have taken the money under any circumstance. I'd tell him something to the effect, "Thanks, but I can't take your money bro. You can thank me by doing the same for the next rider you see by the side of the road." Then I'd walk back to my bike and leave. Even if he still doesn't "get it," I doubt he'd get off his bike and chase after you.
There's nothing wrong with how you handled it, but since you asked...
There's nothing wrong with how you handled it, but since you asked...
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Tell him to pay it forward. Then if he did'nt get it, take the twenty.
Last edited by Road sling; Dec 13, 2008 at 02:11 PM.
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From: South Jersey
I like the pay it forward advice. I usually do something on the same lines by telling him someone is going to need his help. But if someone helps me, I always offer. People that in my opinion go beyond the call of duty and refuse, I will just shove the cash in there pocket.
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From: Tennessee
That's What I Was Thinkin'
The guy figured he would chip in the first twenty bucks for a defense lawyer!
Seriously, what else could you do? No big deal, the fellow actually thought your help was worth it. Hey, he got out cheap considering what a wrecker wouldve cost him!