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Don't accept lifts from strange men.

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Maggiemaybe Tue 30-Jan-24 08:28:37

Oh yes, I’d have refused if I were the OP, a) because she’d chosen to shop and walk in the rain and b) well, just in case. But I think it highly unlikely that the driver had evil in mind.

I didn’t watch Boat Story though. grin

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Marydoll Tue 30-Jan-24 08:18:58

I would have refused too, a sad reflection of our times.

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HelterSkelter1 Tue 30-Jan-24 08:16:42

What a tricky decision. Probably best to refuse. But I expect it was offered out of kindness assuming you are 50+.
But having watched Boat Story recently I would say I would have refused as well!!

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Maggiemaybe Tue 30-Jan-24 08:07:54

I’d think it was just a kind gesture, in all probability. He saw someone in the rain with their hands (literally) full and thought he would offer to help. It rained heavily here all day and I’d have felt sorry for anyone out in it with heavy shopping.

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Curtaintwitcher Tue 30-Jan-24 07:45:27

Yesterday, it rained all day. However, I don't mind the rain, so went out shopping. I don't have a car, so walk everywhere. I was making my way home, one hand pushing a loaded shopping trolley, the other carrying a full bag. A car stopped beside me and a man got out. He was a complete stranger, but he asked if I would like a lift home. He obviously wasn't a neighbour as he asked where I live. Of course, I declined. Am I the only one who finds this a bit odd?

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