One of your roommates (and a close friend that you’ve known for years) has a flight to catch. He has a suitcase, a duffle bag (no wheels), and a backpack. In order for him to get to the airport would you:

A) offer to drive him to the airport that’s about .5 miles away (5 minute drive)

B) tell him to order an Uber since you know his work would pay for it

C) tell him to not be lazy and walk half a mile to the nearest public transportation stop, with all that luggage, and take public transit

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How is there public transit for a .5 trip? Like a bus from the corner that goes 5 blocks to the airport?

This makes no sense to me. Half a mile to the airport is basically already being at the airport. I’d probably offer to help carry a bag and walk with him the 5 blocks and then saunter back home. But if the stuff was hard to carry and my car was right there and it was 5 minutes I’d offer that. Like “how can I help you get there? Wanna walk or want me to drop you or…”

I’m .5 from a train station. Someone with a few bags I’d either walk with or offer to drive them down to it. An Uber for .5 miles would be silly if I had a car.

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I would offer to drive him, as long as it doesn't interfere with work. Otherwise I would let him figure out how he's gonna get there, no need in trying to figure it out for him.

A - there's no other answer. Being kind and helpful is always mirrored back to oneself. It's an example of your good character.

Offer to drive him, if it is convenient to you. How long would that round trip take? 15 minutes? On your way home, stop and treat yourself to some ice cream or a froufrou coffee or something to celebrate what a nice person you are. :)

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