I just have to put this out there for all of us who hate to ask others for help. The single lady next door to me bought a new BBQ. It is too complicated for her to put together, nor is she able to dismantle the old one enough to be able to put it curbside for garbage pick up. One of her friends volunteered her hubby to do it. Now, my friend accepted the “offer” but she agonized over it. Between not wanting to inconvenience anyone and feeling helplesss, she fretted quite a bit.
Well, I just saw the hubby arrive. On time, and carrying no end of tools and with a huge smile on his face. He could not wait to tackle the job. And then a friend of his arrived to lend a hand. All of which to say is, I think being volunteered made his day. He was thrilled to get started. They are over there now and from the sounds of it, having a great time.
The moral of the story is that people do like help others. And just because we ask for the help does not diminish their enthusiasm one bit. I think we just need to realize that if we ask someone to do something and they do, they are glad to do it. And we do not need to berate ourselves for needing the help. If they are not glad to help, that will be clear, and next time, we just ask someone else. But it does not hurt to ask. And then be grateful. I am sure he will be more than satisfied when he returns to his car with his tools and the gift of a case of beer (his brand of course).
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