Some random dude walked up to me while I was waiting outside a food place for my food and asked me this question.

I said “no, I dont give out random favors” and something along the lines of that’s sus.

Is it rude to say no to random dude that asks for a favor?

  • SolOrion@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    I don’t think you’re required to do it, personally, but I agree that it would be rude to not even hear someone out. Especially with someone you know even as an acquaintance. It could be anything from, “can you hold this for a second” to “do you mind splitting this $8000 timeshare with me?”

    If it’s just a completely random person on the street, and their first word is “can you do me a favor” that’s different. I think it’s still rude, I just also think that when you engage with entirely random people being rude is acceptable sometimes. Especially if there’s an actual reason for you to feel unsafe- if you’re alone/it’s a shady area type thing.

    This probably depends on the area, though. I’m from the southeastern US and from my understanding people engage with each other waaay more in public here than they do in- as a random example- New York.