Helping Your Fellow Man

Handsome Bob

I was on the train to work this morning and a lad in a wheelchair is on the same carriage. Now I've come across him a few times before and have helped him off the train because without fail, there is never someone there at the station he gets off at with a ramp.

This morning was no different, we arrive at his destination and there's no ramp. I couldn't help the guy this time because my foot is in a bad way and to lift him would have caused serious damage. But I said no sweat to myself, someone else will give him a dig out.

What happened? People just gormlessly started at him on the train, while those getting on the train ignored him. The guy was actually pleading for help until eventually someone got off their seat to help him.

What would you have done in this situation? Tell the two gormless lads beside him to help him? Have a go at the bloke manning the information desk? Or do nothing cause it's not your problem?

chin_grin

Handsome Bob wrote: »

Now I've come across him a few times before and have helped him off

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Seachmall

I'd give him a hand, no bother.

Bought a sandwich for a homeless guy yesterday, so I too have been helping my fellow man.

Birneybau

Handsome Bob wrote: »

I was on the train to work this morning and a lad in a wheelchair is on the same carriage. Now I've come across him a few times before and have helped him off the train because without fail, there is never someone there at the station he gets off at with a ramp.

This morning was no different, we arrive at his destination and there's no ramp. I couldn't help the guy this time because my foot is in a bad way and to lift him would have caused serious damage. But I said no sweat to myself, someone else will give him a dig out.

What happened? People just gormlessly started at him on the train, while those getting on the train ignored him. The guy was actually pleading for help until eventually someone got off their seat to help him.

What would you have done in this situation? Tell the two gormless lads beside him to help him? Have a go at the bloke manning the information desk? Or do nothing cause it's not your problem?

Eww, taking advantage of the poor chap

who what when

If the guy wanted help all he had to do was ask. If he doesnt ask then most people will just assume he doesnt need help!

smash

Handsome Bob wrote: »

I couldn't help the guy this time because my foot is in a bad way

Way to insult the guy in the wheelchair by pointing out that only currently had 1 working leg!

Earthhorse

I'd like to think I'd have helped but what if I said or did something socially awkward in the course of helping him? I couldn't risk it.

Handsome Bob

who what when wrote: »

If the guy wanted help all he had to do was ask. If he doesnt ask then most people will just assume he doesnt need help!

As I said in the OP, the guy was pleading. I was astounded by the ignorance shown towards him, usually in that situation you are shamed into helping.

@Earthhorse, what's the worst that could happen? You just ask someone to help you lift him off the train.

Earthhorse

Handsome Bob wrote: »

@Earthhorse, what's the worst that could happen? You just ask someone to help you lift him off the train.

There's already a chance I'll make a faux pas with wheelchair boy (such as calling him wheelchair boy) and now you want me to double down on that by involving a third party? You're out of your mind, Handsome Bob, you're a lose cannon.

Feeona

Push wheelchair guy partially out the door so train can't move, someone will be along to investigate

a fat guy

I would've told someone else to help him.

I always help the handicapped whenever I can.

Fromthetrees

Why didn't you just throw peanuts at him and call him a piece of sh1t.
People are too nice these days.