Days like today, no one ever thinks of how little spring of the moment choices they make have an outcome that really effect people. Some are intended and some are surprisingly unintended. For example when you try to do something to help someone. Like an old person crossing the street or carrying grocery bags. You come off as helpful in other people's eyes but to the person your helping you come off as insulting and rude because they feel they can do it on their own.You may have intended on helping them but to them you were just trying to be a hooligan or make them a joke. Not all elderly people are nice. Some are just a too tart and done dealing with all the jokes and crap. But even though you honestly tried to help them, it just wasn't their day and you got the smack down. :)