Ok so first of all, the context of a poor+hungry person was already implied in the very first comment you replied to, I did not think it was necessary to reiterate it.

Also, how could I have possibly gotten that you meant it in the context of the cat meme, you never brought it up.

Now, to directly address the specific situation you are describing right now, I think it would actually depend, are you stitting somewhere and some guy snatches it right out of your hand to be a jerk, or does a homeless person come up to your table and snatch it off your plate and run off?

Actually I still can't see that mattering in terms of contributing the pseron directly. Sure, if some jerk snatches it our of your hand and eats in in front of you, maybe a "fuck you, asshole" is in order. But as someone who's worked in food service I would have a hard time imagining a situation were you couldn't just get another one for free, maybe if you bought it ad a convenience store or a gas station or something, and were eating it somewhere else?

Anyways the point I was originally trying to make, is that there's no logical reason(that I can think of) to escalate a situation like that unless you are litteraly about to die of starvation.

Unless you can give me a realistic situation where confronting the theif has some kind of benefit, I think ignoring the theif is gonna be the right call.

[–] Wizard_Pope@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Ok so first of all, the context of a poor+hungry person was already implied in the very first comment you replied to, I did not think it was necessary to reiterate it.

I replied in a way that steered back to the meme at hand.

I would have a hard time imagining a situation were you couldn't just get another one for free, maybe if you bought it ad a convenience store or a gas station or something, and were eating it somewhere else?

Yes that is what I meant. I already said your situation (restaurant etc.) it makes sense you would get a replacement. I then specifically made this not the case.

Anyways the point I was originally trying to make, is that there's no logical reason(that I can think of) to escalate a situation like that unless you are litteraly about to die of starvation.

I'll say if nothing else it's a matter of principle. Don't just let anyone walk over you. Even for such a minor thing.

[–] this@sh.itjust.works 1 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

Yea, I suppose it is about principles. If this is about not letting someone walk over you, I'd rather just avoid being in a position to have my pastry stolen I guess?

Idk I guess I just don't think making a big deal over a pastry or a small amount of food is the same as letting someone walk over me, especially if its easy to get another one.

If they're stealing it because they're hungry, they probably need It more than I do, and if they're stealing it for attention or to be an ass, then I'd rather ignore them, and they're probably looking to start a confrontation and I don't want to give them the satisfaction.

[–] Wizard_Pope@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

If they're stealing it because they're hungry, they probably need It more than I do

Yeah but it's the principle. I have no issue giving such people food. If the person comes and asks me I would gladly part with my food. But if they steal it you better believe I will at least say something mean back.

[–] this@sh.itjust.works 1 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Yea sure, there's a good chance I would say something mean as well, out of impulse if nothing else, or perhaps I would just stare at the empty hand that was holding a pastry a moment ago and be very confused, I guess I won't know for sure until it happens to me lol.

[–] Wizard_Pope@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I'll swing by tomorrow and steal a pastry from you. We'll see then

[–] this@sh.itjust.works 1 points 21 hours ago

I think you'll have better luck if you wait until I buy one.