How far you can trust a stranger and do you take money from them?

Different cultures, different answers. In some cultures like Israel, they have explicit trust, and the moment someone violates that trust, they would be run out of town. In other cultures like Jamaica, you can't trust them even if they show up with the police and the president. Here in the US, I would have the name of the company, and a some other proofs with me, to show this or that company had my car. If something happens, I can sue or call the police. I don't know about your country. I would like to visit there someday.

tbh people like that you just described are rare. I mean super rare. I understand a lift home is possible as I have experienced it but paying for your car repair as well? woah? its either hes rich and doesnt know how to spend his money, he likes you, some king of cheater, or is just in one of them good moods?

Hi de_angel97. I have never been quite in a situation as this one. But, I have been in a situation that reminded me kind of this though. I was driving our car and I was on my way to the store right behind the gas station. And I was about to get into the lane that took me straight to the store. And the car cut off right on me! I was so shocked and scared! So, I was trying to crank the car up and I was in the middle of the road. Cars had to past me as I was stuck in the road! I was there for about three minutes and this young guy flagged me and got my attention. He was asking me if I needed help. I told him that the car had cut off on me and that I was on my way to get gas, very soon. So he offered to give me a push. Because we both was right beside the gas station. Thank God for that! And, so he pushed the back of my car into the gas station driveway. And, once I was there he noticed that I was fumbling for my money to pay for the gas. And I had about $6.00 on me. And he asked me if I needed some money. I told him that I got $6.00 and he was like hold on.... And he went back to his car and he gave me about $4.00 extra. So, I added this to the gas. I felt very guilty for him helping me like he did. He was so kind. Most people would have just kept driving and watching me stay in the middle of the road. But, he was nice enough to stop for me. I can understand how you feel. Some people are crazy these days. They will act like they are there to help you, only to find out that their intentions are to personally harm you. I am glad that you are safe and that this guy was honest and generous to you. It was smart that your friend took you back to the location where your car was supposed to be towed at. Even though he felt a little bad, it was still good that you made sure that he did what he said that he would have done for you. I am very uncomfortable around strangers. You have every right to be. An lunatic could have ran off with your car and car keys. Thankfully, this guy was very trustworthy.

Probably not. it's a dangerous thing and risky. if something bad happens, you will be regretful.

It depends upon the situation for me. In your events I hardly give the key to him it because he is a stranger but its okay that in your case that he really be trusted. Its awesome to a people having that kind of honesty to people also that she did not know. It's a kind of lucky day to you that someone help honestly. I will not take money , but if he insisted so I have no choice instead say thanks for that help.

hi de_angel^^;; well, you are lucky. maybe he's an angel in disguise though, if i were in your situation, i wouldn't leave or entrust anything to him. i would surely appreciate him calling for the tow but wouldn't leave the car and let him wait for that. well, atleast he was really kind to do that favor for you. and as of the payment...i really wonder why he also had paid for the expenses..i think it's too much of just a help. but well, just be thankful. i have watched the movie "Pay it Forward" and maybe he's just trying to do the same thing

Hi de-angel97, I think, 50 percent of people would not even notice you as they have their own schedule to adhere to. Another 25 percent would like to help but cannot because they lack the funds or ability. Of the balance 12.5 are good and helpful and 12.5 are bad. So what are your chances of finding the right person to surrender your car keys, 50 percent! :) I wouldn't take help from such person unless he is willing to come down to my place, and take monies from me the same day. Which means, I would not go back. I would wait there along with him till my car was towed, and let him drive me home! Though that also carries a risk, there are more people in my surroundings. But I've been helped before, and I thank the hands that helped me. People whose faces I dont know or remember but who are there in my prayers. They keep on inspiring me to be good like them. As to the helping guy, he will understand. If he understood so far, he will definitely understand what must have been going on in your mind. :) Times are hard, such people are rare. Hope god is good with him.

This is the saddest thing in this world. Everyone is put in the same cast because of a few who have cheated people. You were right in having that worry that this man could also be a cheat and it is wrong for the man to get hurt. After all he is a stranger and he also knows that people cheat. You took a risk and it worked well for you this time. If I had no other alternative I too would perhaps take that risk. After all it is the risks that we take that pay us rich dividends!

You know, i think that guy was almost like your guardian angel. He sound like the kind who help others from the bottom of his heart, without expecting anything in return. Remember him in your prayers. There is nothing to feel ashamed about. Those kind of people, comes along, only once in a lifetime.

Within the last 8 months I would say, more than my whole lifetime..for real.. I have been approached 3 different times and have been nervous and scared out of my wits because I just sadly to say don't trust strangers. They were in one way or another (not going into the long details) wanting a ride, money or assistance and I felt so guilty not helping them but the way the world is these day's just knew better not to. Guess I watch too much news...lol

It depends on the suituation, think if your are in a place where find one body, at this suition you need some who can help you, at the same time you find across you and he ask, can i help you, have no option, then you have trust him. It depends the suition, am i right.

to stranger, most of the time i will ignore them. unless i seeing him/her in a very difficult situation where he/she really need help from people. and you need to consider the type of help he/she want. in term of energy i will give because i can take it back when i eat. but a car key... is something that i wont do.