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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Boba_tea_thx on 2024-10-01 00:50:03+00:00.
Yesterday, after a trip to urgent care (I had an allergic reaction, but that’s unrelated), I went to Kroger to grab some much-needed groceries. As I entered, I passed a group of Boy Scouts selling popcorn and politely declined. After shopping, I exited the store and, once again, politely declined their offer while walking toward my car.
Once at my car, I unloaded my groceries and then walked 50 feet back to the Boy Scouts, despite already saying no twice. I felt guilty about them not making any sales, and I remembered my time as a Girl Scout, so I asked for flavor recommendations.
Two boys, clearly in a mini competition, suggested different unique flavors. I prefer classic movie theater butter popcorn, which I haven’t bought in over a year since I have a strict grocery budget and don’t usually crave a whole bag of popcorn. But not wanting to pick sides, I awkwardly said, “I’ll just take both!” I remember selling Girl Scout Samoas and Thin Mints for $2.50 about 20 years ago, and I guessed these bags were probably around $9 each. Lol.
One of the boys pulled out a card reader and swiped my card without me asking the price. They were just chatting and laughing. When the total popped up, I realized I’d just spent $45 on two tiny bags of popcorn. I felt ridiculous for not backing out, but I paid and walked away, feeling defeated.
So yeah, I’m out $45, and I don’t even like popcorn enough to justify the price! AND I said no twice - although they likely didn’t remember.
TL;DR: I said no to Boy Scouts selling popcorn twice, unloaded my groceries, then guilt-walked 50 feet back to buy two bags. Didn’t ask for the price—spent $45 on flavors I don’t want, and I prefer classic butter popcorn anyway.