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Would you think this was weird or nice?

17 replies

niceonedickhead · 03/03/2014 02:53

I came home this morning to find a parcel on my front step, addressed to the right address but to someone's name I don't know. It says on the parcel it contains a dress, and it's from Ireland (I'm in Australia). I thought maybe our neighbours might know who it belonged to, but none had a clue (although I did get to know my next door neighbour which was nice!)
Anyway, I looked up this person's name on fb as it was quite unusual and from what I can ascertain she lives in the same city but different suburb in a street with the same name. I've sent her a msg to say I think I have her parcel. Would you think that was weird or nice?
I just thought if the situation was reversed, I'd be chuffed instead of going through the hassle of reordering something from overseas, especially in case it might have been for a special occasion or something. Would you think it was a bit stalkery?

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LiberalLibertine · 03/03/2014 02:57

Not weird at all. Well done for making the effort :)

whattodoforthebest2 · 03/03/2014 02:59

What liberal said.

Bubblegoose · 03/03/2014 03:07

It was nice of you and not stalkery.

However, since you're not friends on FB won't the message automatically go to the 'other' inbox that no one ever checks?

niceonedickhead · 03/03/2014 03:09

Thanks. Yes, I thought of that so I sent a friend request too...hopefully that's not too weird but I thought if she doesn't see the msg in her 'others' folder, she might at least ask who I am?

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niceonedickhead · 03/03/2014 03:16

Well that was quick! She's just messaged me back and thanked me very much, said it was really kind and can she pick it up off me tomorrow :)

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Dinnaeknowshitfromclay · 03/03/2014 03:19

Ah you are nice, Niceone

bubblegoose · 03/03/2014 03:30

Oh well done!

MusicalEndorphins · 03/03/2014 04:39

Well done! Perhaps you have made a new friend too. :)

daisychain01 · 03/03/2014 04:52

Id say that earns you a Daffodil for using Facebook in a great way!

differentnameforthis · 03/03/2014 07:22

That's cool! Well done op!

YouTheCat · 03/03/2014 07:31

Result! Smile

monkeysox · 03/03/2014 09:21

You have done a lovely thing

Sukebind · 03/03/2014 09:43

I think that's completely great and if I were the intended parcel receiver, I would be very grateful!

VeggySausage · 03/03/2014 09:46

Why would that be weird?

winterhat · 03/03/2014 10:07

It's a nice thing to do.

Asteria · 03/03/2014 10:14

Not weird at all - bloody nice of you to make the effort. Many others wouldn't. I think that is your quota of good deeds for the week all done on a Monday!

HyvaPaiva · 03/03/2014 10:16

It isn't weird at all, OP. It's kind.

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