Are you the type of person who tells someone to 'deal with it'..?
By bugbaby
@bugbaby (1787)
Indonesia
October 25, 2008 12:53am CST
Never for me. That is so patronizing. It's like patting someone on the head and saying "You run off and play and don't worry yourself". If someone needs help, even if it will take time and effort, I will help them if they need it and I may not wait to see if the ask for it. I will ask them first if I see a possible need. That's what friends are for. And I've even seen needs by strangers and helped them instead of always thinking that it is someone else's problem. It is MY problem too because I became aware it of. In all good conscience I know I should help.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
25 Oct 08
I am always troubled seeing others in problem. I try to help them out as much as I can within my capacity. I feel their problem is my problem and it gives me sleepless nights if I can't render any assistance to those who are in need. When I go out to help the poor and homeless I do it with sincerity without the glare of cameras or reporters to tell the world how great a person I am. Though I am no Mother Theresa but I believe every human should help each other in times of difficulties as life is too short to be selfish. The more you help others the more reward you receive from our heavenly father. The earthly rewards are only temporary.
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
25 Oct 08
Saying something like this will always be an absolute last resort for me personally but I can assure you there have been many times where I have felt like saying it straight off the bat! lol. I always try to be empathetic, sympathetic and all that but sometimes you come across people that are all doom and gloom about everything and you are screaming inside with this strong desire to just tell them to shut up and wake up to themselves! As much as I like to be understanding, patient and tolerant with people, it can definitely be a challenge at times.
