Reddit User Sparks Online Debate By Refusing To Care For Neighbor's Dog While She Was In The Emergency Room
The Redditor is an introvert. They recently had a problem with their neighbor. The neighbor, who previously stayed silent, suddenly interrupted the OP's work-from-home routine with a surprising request for help.
As shared in a post on the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, when the OP was in a Zoom meeting for work, they received a call from the neighbor and were asked to go into her apartment to let her dog out. The OP found discomfort with this request, so they refused. The neighbor got upset and acted rudely, leaving the OP wrestling with conflicting emotions.
Was the OP in the wrong? Scroll down to read the entire story and share your opinions with us in the comments!
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OP's neighbor recently texted them, sharing neighborhood gossip
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Neighbor called OP during work hours and asked them to let her dog out
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OP declined their neighbor's request, so the neighbor reacted rudely
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The neighbor should have reached out to someone with an established relationship first
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OP is in the wrong for refusing to help in what seems like an emergency situation
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Neighbors should mutually assist each other with favors
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The situation would be different with a close friend
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OP has the right to refuse
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OP is not obligated to fulfill favors
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The OP is not obligated to help neighbors
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The OP should help the neighbor in this case and in the future
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People who claim to be introverts are simply unfriendly
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OP is not wrong because there will be potential risks involved in helping
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The neighbor should call her friends or family for help
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The neighbor should have seeked assistance from someone else
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This Redditor would help the dog if they were the OP
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The neighbor could have called a family member for assistance
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The OP may not receive help in their own emergency situation in the future
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What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you believe the OP was justified in refusing to help the neighbor, or do you think being a good neighbor should take precedence?
Have you ever faced a similar dilemma with neighbors, and how did you handle it? Share your opinions and experiences – we'd love to hear your perspective!
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