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Ugh, i cannot imagine taking that beyond "thanks, want a beer?" "No" "You sure? I've got extras" (in case it's just awkwardness about taking a gift)
I'm sorry you had to deal with that. Nobody should be trying to shame someone into a vice.
The recurring thought i had was 'shouldnt have stopped'. Honestly ill think twice next time if presented a similar sitch.
While totally understandable, that just plays into the atomization feedback loop. It was good that you stopped to help people, especially strangers. I wish more people were willing to do that in this ever worsening individualist-diseased society. Next time the people who need help when you're in a position to give it may be fully deserving of it and appreciative. I hope you don't let this bigot be what keeps you from helping others who might need it. Don't let her reprehensibility erode your kindness.
Thank you for that. That had crossed my mind, and i just sorta stuffed it down. I think you're correct here.