I have a problem.

[conuly]

There's this woman I talk to at the Farmer's Market, we've been friendly since forever.

And every time I see her... well... she knows about our various financial situations. She keeps slipping me money.

So today, I talk to her, we're good, and as I turn to go - she hands me some money. After arguing, I finally just take it, because how do you politely tell somebody "don't give me money!"

And as I leave she slips some more money in my bag.

It's like being pickpocketed, but worse. It's putpocketing. It's really damn embarrassing. Youse guys know I don't mind asking for stuff when I need it, but this isn't the same at all!

And I can't just tell her to knock it off, because I do like her, and anyway, she's old, and I apparently feel that one shouldn't just up and yell at old people, not without a really good reason. "Stop giving me money" isn't a really good reason, much though I think it is.

Heeeeeeeeelp meeeeeeee.

Comments

[brownkitty.livejournal.com]

Could you tell her that you're concerned she's shorting herself to give you money, so you're not comfortable taking her money now but you're grateful for what she's given you in the past?

[conuly]

That... may work. I'll try it, see how it goes.