A woman claims that she felt that she was 'taken for a mug' after buying a homeless person food. The commuter thought they were being nice after the woman asked for spare change but they soon ended up regretting it, reports MyLondon.
She took to social media to share how she felt her act of kindness was quickly thrown back into her face. Posting on Reddit, the passenger at Victoria Station in London claims that the homeless person had initially asked for cash but she opted to gift her food instead.
The commuter said: “I was in Victoria train station and a homeless lady goes up to me and asks for change, giving me the sob story about how she’s sleeping in her car tonight. I don’t know why but I felt bad and said although I don’t have change I’d be happy to buy her something to eat. "
However, the woman soon ended up rueing her decision when the homeless person chose her desired food. The commuter was furious as the woman piled on all the toppings on a burrito as it ended up costing over £10.
The woman added: "She asks for a burrito, I said sure. Bad shout.
"I promise I’m not actually dense I’ve just been travelling for four hours and I’m knackered.. She then marches to the burrito stall and demands the most expensive option, barking orders for extra beans, rice, cheese, the lot.
"It came to £10.50. I was just planning on a few quid for a sandwich!
"She barely muttered a thank you and strode off with her mother of all burritos."
The woman followed up her initial post explaining that she had never spent that amount of money on herself for a burrito, let alone a stranger. She added that she feels like an 'idiot' after the incident.
The commuter said: “FYI I really don’t make much, I have definitely never spent that kind of money on myself just for a burrito, and £10.50 is quite a bit for me. I’m writing this on my train home feeling like an idiot wishing I’d just kept walking.
“I’m telling myself that it may have been the first decent meal she’d had in a while and that I did a good thing, although the way she was speaking to the workers it was clear she’d been there before. If anyone has any words of sympathy or a similar story , let me know."
The woman's burrito drama caused a whirlwind of conversation on social media, with people quick to shared their thoughts. Many people shared sympathy with the woman over the good deed whilst also revealing some of their own stories.
One person wrote: “S***** situation and nobody wants to feel mugged off but on the flip side £10 is cheap for a life lesson (some people are conned out of thousands). Chin up chap.”
Another said: “I fell for the ring scam when I was 15, but being a broke teenager I only had 5 euros on me. I consider it cheap for an important lesson and I keep the ring as a reminder.”
A third encouraged, “You acted charitably and were taken somewhat for a ride - if it’s any small consolation she’s at least well fed tonight!”
Meanwhile a fourth commented, “This isn’t about her; it’s about you. You did this because you are a decent human being.
"She is responsible for her own actions and you are responsible for yours. Regardless of her motives or actions, you did a good thing.
"If you do this ten times, and nine of those times you get taken for a ride, then it’s worth it for the one genuine person you helped. And if you get conned all ten times, it’s still worth it because it makes you who you are: a kind person.
"Don’t feel bad. You did a good thing."
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