would you stop and help someone.....

sebdangerfield

Nothing wrong with stereotyping.

Now, being able to tell someone's religion from how they look..... that a risky skill!

hothothot_3

thats what I was thinking too, although they werent in any urgent need of help, it would have taken me the best of 5mins and would have strengthened community spirit.......sadly you have to weigh up the risks and I could equally have been taken advantage of......as so many are.

jillymit

You did what your gut instinct told you to. That's what it's for!
Unfortunately there has be times where good Samaritans have put themselves in danger.

hothothot_3

sebdangerfield wrote: »

Nothing wrong with stereotyping.

Now, being able to tell someone's religion from how they look..... that a risky skill!

I always judge people by the fact would I put money on it being true. If I say yes I would, then I go with my judgement. I dont like losing money.

Sandrock

Cool_Username wrote: »

I'm not saying anything different - but you have to agree that in any situation you can only base your decision on the factors involved. I can see the point you're making - people could be hiding out of sight waiting to pounce and I don't disagree with you.

However the degree of risk in stopping for four elderly women who appear to have broken down on the side of the road - for example how likely is it for a potential attacker to have obtained four elderly women to use as bait - is pretty negligable.

Absolutely. I tend to work on a quick risk-assesment basis.

Risk of four elderly women attacking, mugging or car jacking me = very low.
Risk of four middle-aged smartly dressed men doing the same = low.
Risk of a family with kids doing the same = very low.
Risk of four mid-20's blokes in tracksuits = medium.

Nessynoo

Trust your instincts, whatever the situation. They are usually right.

Cool_Username

Strangely enough I can remember having a conversation with my partner about a potential situation like this - I told her plainly not to stop for anyone and keep on driving.

I'm sorry but if her and/or my daughter are out and about and see someone broken down I don't want them stopping and putting themselves in danger - if that sounds harsh then so be it but I worry about my family's safety first and foremost.

sebdangerfield

hothothot wrote: »

I always judge people by the fact would I put money on it being true. If I say yes I would, then I go with my judgement. I dont like losing money.

Thats some skill you got there!

I have a collegue who calls black people "Jamaican" I said to him once, "Have you seen his !!!!ing passport or something!?" And explained the difference between religion, race and heritage.

He understands now! :T

geri1965_2

robpw2 wrote: »

yes because none of the others could be dangerous

your just stereotyping ....

Quite right. Those OAPs could have been tooled up.

Errata

hothothot wrote: »

I always judge people by the fact would I put money on it being true. If I say yes I would, then I go with my judgement. I dont like losing money.

The fact that they were male Muslims colours your judgement on when to help and when to ignore ?