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To buy a gift for someone I don't know

33 replies

LilacCatt · 07/06/2024 13:22

Hello

Sometimes I struggle judging what is socially normal behaviour.

My friend can't meet with me today because her friend (let's call her Sally) is staying with her in an emergency circumstance.

I have never met Sally but apparently she got involved with a man recently who turned physical and attacked her. Hence she is staying with my friend for a short while.

When I heard this I felt so sad for Sally although I have never met her.

Is it weird if I buy Sally a bunch of flowers and a little note to say I don't know her but if she is a friend of my friend then she must be a good person, and she deserves good things and good people in her life. And leave that with my friend for Sally?

Is that okay? Is that weird? I just feel really bad for her and I don't want to just not do anything about it 😕

OP posts:
Idontjetwashthefucker · 07/06/2024 13:28

No, don't buy her anything or send her that note, or any note - you don't know her and won't even be meeting her. It wasn't your friend's place to tell you private information either

Mrsjayy · 07/06/2024 13:27

It Is overstepping she has enough to worry about than a stranger knowing her business I don't think it's appropriate.

Uricon2 · 07/06/2024 13:26

It's a kind idea OP but I wouldn't do this, certainly not the note.

HaroldMeaker · 07/06/2024 13:26

No I don't think so though it's a kind thought from you. Sally quite likely would feel upset and exposed if she knows people are discussing her situation and feeling sorry for her. I think I would tbh.

FunLurker · 07/06/2024 13:26

FunLurker · 07/06/2024 13:25

It's not that it's weird as such, I would be more upset that Sally had told you and that you had discussed it.

Meant the friend had told you about Sally

FunLurker · 07/06/2024 13:25

It's not that it's weird as such, I would be more upset that Sally had told you and that you had discussed it.

WindowViper · 07/06/2024 13:24

No don’t do that. Sally probably doesn’t want reminding that she’s being talked about (however understandable), or want pity from strangers.

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 07/06/2024 13:23

I think it would be a bit weird. Sorry. I wouldn't.