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thenewgreen  ·  3664 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: November 12, 2014

When owning a car, there are certain things that will just occur. For example, you will get a flat tire, your battery will die etc. These are things that it is not uncommon to ask a stranger for help with. Why? Because all it takes is a bit of sweat and no money to accomplish. Strangers have jumper cables, strangers may be better at changing a tire. However, asking a stranger for money to fix your car is not common.





kleinbl00  ·  3664 days ago  ·  link  ·  

True. "Can you give me a ride to the service station/call a tow truck for me" are more common "real" requests than "give me money to fix my alternator."