This is what it's like to live in the Seattle-Bellevue metro area (Redmond: school, shop)

[LookinForMayberry]

I live in an upscale suburb community outside Seattle, north of Kirkland and Bellevue.

The day before Thanksgiving, DH and I decided to take the dogs to Bothell, and after doing a KCLS library exchange, we parked the car in the QFC (a local grocery) parking lot, and walked the dogs into downtown Bothell and then back to do some grocery shopping. Returning to the parking lot, we had a bag of dog poo, so I told my DH I would find a trash receptacle, while he returned to dogs to the car, and we would meet at the QFC entrance.

Walking up to the QFC, scanning the area for a trash receptacle, thinking I was stepping up to the sidewalk running in front of the QFC, my foot caught on the parking "curb" barricade, and I nearly took a face dive into the sidewalk. Thankfully, I was able to put my forearms out to catch my fall, keeping me for a face dive.

Stunned, I lay there momentarily to absorb the mental impact. As I did so, several people walked by the sidewalk. NOT ONE person offered assistance. Thankfully, DH came along quickly and helped me to my feet.

I am a 66+ year old woman. I in no way appear degenerate, yet members of my community thought nothing of walking past me as I lay prone, stunned, and helpless. No one asked if I was okay.

This is what it's like to live in the Seattle-Bellevue metro area.

[rjshae]

Nobody said, "have a nice trip, see you next fall"?

I think you're over-generalizing based on a limited sample size.

[LookinForMayberry]

Originally Posted by rjshae

Nobody said, "have a nice trip, see you next fall"?

I think you're over-generalizing based on a limited sample size.

I've lived here since '90. This is not over generalizing.

[homesinseattle]

I help anyone I see up who takes a fall, pretty sure most of my friends would too. Truly sorry that happened to you but that’s quite the generalization.

[leastprime]

Move to Redmond.
This afternoon, Wife (75) missed the step down at exit Safeway, Redmond. I (72) accepted a gentleman's offer to help DW to the upright stance.
May have broken her wrist. We may get an xray at the ER clinic tomorrow.
YFMV

The only reason for me to go to Bothell is, the Anderson School .

[Returning2USA]

Originally Posted by rjshae

Nobody said, "have a nice trip, see you next fall"?

I think you're over-generalizing based on a limited sample size.

Spot-on.

[jabogitlu]

That’s terrible but I don’t think that’s in any way unique to this region.

[usernametaken]

What happened to the bag of dog poo that was in your hands after you broke your fall with your forearms?

Were you able to gather everything and ultimately dispose it properly?

[LookinForMayberry]

Originally Posted by usernametaken

What happened to the bag of dog poo that was in your hands after you broke your fall with your forearms?

Were you able to gather everything and ultimately dispose it properly?

Squashed, but intact and yes I limped my way to the trash.

How perfect of you to ask.

[LittleDolphin]

I wonder if this unkindness could have happened elsewhere?

It's very sad.

Personally, cannot imagine walking by and not offering help...