Hi all
I'm good friends with my elderly downstairs neighbour. Her washing machine broke last week, and so I did her laundry for her. As she'd been unwell there was quite a bit to do, bed sheets and clothes. She was a bit embarrassed and said she hated to ask for help but I said really it's no trouble and did her laundry later that day.
The next day I bought down her laundry for her and we had our usual chat, but then she offered me some money for helping her out! I was not expecting this at all and was a bit embarrassed. I said that's very kind of you, but we're friends, friends help each other out and you really don't need to give me money. She was very insistent though, and as I didn't want to offend her I did eventually accept the money (£20!). She said if you don't want it, put it in your daughter's money box.
I really didn't want to accept the money but I was caught by surprise and wasn't sure what else to do in the end. What would you have done in this situation? I don't want money from people but I also don't want to offend or annoy them!
Thanks.