A guy came to my door showing a card saying he's representing a charity to raise fund helping people out from prison rehabilitate.
I already stopped giving random people in the street or coming to my doorway no matter they say who they represent. Instead, I always believe donation going to the charities directly by online transfer is far more reliable.
But this time, this guy claimed he's from an unusual type of charity which I do think it's crucial (shouldn't those who made mistakes before gey a second chance?) to the humanity and the society.
He showed me various stuff in his basket, coming across a pair of oven gloves with retail price marked there. He says I could get a discount of two pounds.
I didn't I really need anything immediately for my place, especially when we are fairly tight to pay mortgage during M leave and later on the childcare... But I so felt I had to support this guy. In the end, I paid £7.99 for a pack of three microfibre of multiple purpose, which i thought I do need in shor term. And the printed price for the oven gloves made me trust he's honest.
Not difficult to guess from here, right? After he left, I check the price of the same product on Amazon - £2.49 with free shipping!
It's really not about money, it's about being fooled for being kind and trusting someone you knew you shouldn't!
I constantly felt bad whenever I passed the charity stands who claimed they raise fund for good cause. But from now on, I think I want to stick to my old way.
No more kindness or trust to unknown people, no matter who they claim.they are!
Am I being unreasonable?
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whosthis · 08/04/2013 15:13
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