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> As someone who doesn't usually like to accept gifts from random strangers I'm dubious this happens enough for you to even have an opinion about it. What so

• maxwell 4y ago
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• drakonka 4y ago
  It's happened enough to know I'm not into it. You don't know when they just genuinely want to do something nice or when they're expecting something in return. I've had someone hand me a flower and then ask for my number. It got kind of awkward. Other times they hand you something making it out to be a gift, but then when you hold it in your hand they actually expect money for it. A trick sales tactic. And being _really_ pessimistic (unfortunately also from experience), who knows where that object has been or what's in/on it. And now, of course, who knows if they're actually filming you for some cringe TikTok video (luckily this one has not happened to me). It does depend on the place, situation, and general vibe you get from the person, though. Aside from awkward experiences, I think it's just weird and rude to hand someone something under the guise of asking them to hold it for you and run away, then try to claim it as some sort of act of kindness. One act of genuine kindness from a total stranger that still stands out to me the most years later did not involve them giving me anything.