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What would you think?

A healthy looking young adult female drops something on the floor. Her hands are not full. She looks around sheepishly and politely asks someone if they would mind picking it up for her. Someone berates her for being "lazy and helpless". What would you think?



VotesAnswer
11I'd think the person was being a jerk
9I'd think something else
7I'd think the person had a point
4Other
3I'd think nothing of it

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gambler Gold Star Survey Creator Gold Qualifier
posted 31-Jan-2010 5:22pm  
I'd think something else .............. either the woman had a bad back, some physical ailment or she had extra long finger nails, because I have seen this, something like paper or coins and have been asked to place this in the womans hands because with her nails she couldn't pick them up
they Bronze Star Survey Creator Survey Qualifier
posted 31-Jan-2010 5:39pm  
It is possible that although she looks healthy, she really isn't. She could have back problems, or kidney stones, or bad knees, or difficulty with balance.

If I didn't know her, I wouldn't think anything of it. I would also pick it up for her.

If I did know her, and I knew she was healthy, I might ask her if her arms are broken.
LJD
posted 31-Jan-2010 6:57pm  
I would think the person that says "lazy and helpless" are rude. Perhaps her clothing is too tight, can't bend down. Perhaps she can't bend down. or perhaps the item is too heavy for her to lift? Nonetheless, the person is rude. Perhaps she's trying to attract a certain gentleman?
Galomorro Bronze Star Survey Creator Gold Qualifier
posted 31-Jan-2010 8:07pm  
The person had a point.
ASB Bronze Star Survey Creator
posted 31-Jan-2010 9:05pm  
I think I am too busy with my own life to care.
Iseult Survey Central Subscriber Silver Star Survey Creator Gold Qualifier
posted 31-Jan-2010 9:05pm  
I would assume there is a reason she is asking for help. I wouldn't give it much thought.
bill Survey Central Gold Subscriber Gold Star Survey Creator
posted 1-Feb-2010 5:38am  
I'd wonder if there was some other, hidden reason why she couldn't get it herself.
bill Survey Central Gold Subscriber Gold Star Survey Creator
posted 1-Feb-2010 5:40am  
I'd be disapppointed that I didn't get to see this healthy looking young adult female bend over.
jettles Survey Central Gold Subscriber Gold Qualifier
posted 1-Feb-2010 9:23am  
unless she had on some sort of restrictive clothes or something, i would think it strange!
Enheduanna Survey Central Subscriber
posted 1-Feb-2010 10:58am  
Regardless of what I thought of the young woman, I would probably think the person berating her was a jerk. It's rude to berate anyone.
Melf Gold Qualifier
posted 1-Feb-2010 3:23pm  
I'd think 'Is this a Wittgensteinian language game or a LindaH survey?' I'd try and assess the situation as well as possible given the (no) context, and probably start waking up. When you're lucid dreaming, and start to wake up, you're meant to physically spin in your bed. I don't think I'd bother.
chol Gold Star Survey Creator Survey Qualifier
posted 1-Feb-2010 6:38pm  
I would give the benefit of the doubt and pick it up. There might be something unseen that makes it difficult for her to pick it up (e.g., back or hip problem)
ElvisFan67 Bronze Star Survey Creator
posted 2-Feb-2010 7:28pm  
I'd think she would have something on her mind other than just being polite.
Jody
posted 3-Feb-2010 9:07am  
I'd wonder if maybe she had some disability that wasn't visibly obvious.
romeoandjuliet
posted 3-Feb-2010 12:24pm  
I would think there must be some reason. She is either wearing a short skirt, has a false leg or is slightly OCD and cannot touch anything dirty i.e. the floor. Or maybe she just wanted to start up a conversation with the cute guy who picked it up for her.
romeoandjuliet
(reply to bill) posted 3-Feb-2010 12:26pm  
That is probably why she didn't bend over. She probably didn't want anyone to check her butt as she bent down.
kaleb777 Bronze Star Survey Creator
posted 6-Feb-2010 2:41am  
I think she is lazy and needs to be taken down a peg or two.
they Bronze Star Survey Creator Survey Qualifier
(reply to LindaH) posted 6-Feb-2010 1:05pm  
So, I've been waiting to hear the story of how this survey came about.... but it hasn't happened yet. Please tell!
LindaH Survey Central Gold Subscriber Gold Star Survey Creator Survey Qualifier
(reply to they) posted 6-Feb-2010 2:55pm  
I was just thinking about 'hidden' disabilities or extreme pain, and how some people judge based on appearances or assume laziness.

I gave the idea for this scenario to a TV show. They take submitted ideas into consideration. I got a reply. I hope they use it.
Icarus Quadruple Gold Star Survey Creator Gold Qualifier
posted 13-Feb-2010 11:24pm  
Is she good-looking?
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