Say that someone helps you change your tire, or otherwise fixes your car when you're pulled over on the side of the road. Besides profuse thanks, do you offer them anything else: cash, to pay for breakfast or coffee, something else?
This happened to me recently, and I wasn't sure what to do. On the one hand, I was incredibly grateful and wanted to show my appreciation. On the other hand, if someone is helping you out of a good Samaritan impulse, then it feels a little rude to offer money?
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honeydew / 7504 posts
I voted just say thank you, mainly because I never have cash to offer! Plus, I wouldn't expect money if I helped someone out.
nectarine / 2771 posts
I recently got into a car incident and was saved by the grace of a Good Samaritan who stopped and helped me. It's a long story, but I could have ended up in a very precarious and dangerous situation if he hadn't selflessly offered his assistance. I thanked him profusely, asked for his name, which he shared, and then I asked him for a business card or an address that I could send a gift to as I didn't have any cash on me. His response was, "I don't need anything, just making sure you were safe is more than enough of a gift." It's people like him that restore my faith in humanity!
clementine / 769 posts
I only offered a thank you. I had a blow out when I was younger. A man stopped and helped me because he said he would want someone to do the same for his mom and sister. I thanked him and moved to a safe place to wait on my parents to arrive. Some people genuinely want to help others, and they feel that it is more rewarding than gifts/money.
grapefruit / 4731 posts
@yerpie110: That is a cute story!! I am glad there are people like that out there. 
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