Did I do the right thing ?

[The Mechanic]

Came home yesterday after doing some grocery shopping and found a Purolator package at the front door. Took everything inside, look at the package and it was addressed to next-door. One of the flop houses in the neighbourhood, you know the time 10 people living in them. So, I walked over there knocked on the door and rang the doorbell once about 30 seconds later the door opens up, and I’m greeted by this East Indian woman? Between the ages of 25 and 30. I tell her I found this package at my door and I am just returning it to you, that’s when shit show started. I was accused of stealing it from them, damaging the goods etc. etc. She did not know I have cameras at the house and I can prove this in court of law that this is not the case. What would you have done?

I know if it happens again, I will carefully open the box which by the way was about the size of the shoebox and then I would release the kracken in the biggest dump, re-seal the package and then hand-deliver it with the biggest smile ever. What are your thoughts

 

[Robert Mugabe]

Came home yesterday after doing some grocery shopping and found a Purolator package at the front door. Took everything inside, look at the package and it was addressed to next-door. One of the flop houses in the neighbourhood, you know the time 10 people living in them. So, I walked over there knocked on the door and rang the doorbell once about 30 seconds later the door opens up, and I’m greeted by this East Indian woman? Between the ages of 25 and 30. I tell her I found this package at my door and I am just returning it to you, that’s when shit show started. I was accused of stealing it from them, damaging the goods etc. etc. She did not know I have cameras at the house and I can prove this in court of law that this is not the case. What would you have done?

I know if it happens again, I will carefully open the box which by the way was about the size of the shoebox and then I would release the kracken in the biggest dump, re-seal the package and then hand-deliver it with the biggest smile ever. What are your thoughts

I thought this was going to be a rebranded stinkynuts thread

 

[MistressK32]

They say no good deed goes unpunished! Your neighbours are assholes.

 

[Robert Mugabe]

Came home yesterday after doing some grocery shopping and found a Purolator package at the front door. Took everything inside, look at the package and it was addressed to next-door. One of the flop houses in the neighbourhood, you know the time 10 people living in them. So, I walked over there knocked on the door and rang the doorbell once about 30 seconds later the door opens up, and I’m greeted by this East Indian woman? Between the ages of 25 and 30. I tell her I found this package at my door and I am just returning it to you, that’s when shit show started. I was accused of stealing it from them, damaging the goods etc. etc. She did not know I have cameras at the house and I can prove this in court of law that this is not the case. What would you have done?

I know if it happens again, I will carefully open the box which by the way was about the size of the shoebox and then I would release the kracken in the biggest dump, re-seal the package and then hand-deliver it with the biggest smile ever. What are your thoughts

If it happens again, eat some chicken vindaloo before you take the dump and say "this is definitely for you".

 

[benstt]

What would you have done?

Moved out of an area that has flophouses.

 

[unassuming]

You did the right thing , I would want someone to return a package to me if it happened to me.

So she accused you of damaging the package right then and there without opening it?
Total Whack Job she is, good thing you have camera.

 

[Sonic Temple]

They say no good deed goes unpunished! Your neighbours are assholes.

Exactly.

 

[richaceg]

You did the right thing...the 2nd paragraph though...you will be doing the wrong thing...I would've told her...sorry I have to try it before giving it to you...works great!

 

[bazokajoe]

I would have delivered the package to my neighbour to. If they complain, next time I just throw the package in the garbage and blame the porch pirates.

 

[harbourhavoc]

I take it she wasn’t hot? If so, I would have asked how much for a bbbj.

 

[DiscreetRocker]

Note that it's illegal in the Canada Post Act (Part 2, paragraph 48) to open or even delay delivery of someone else's package. Picking it up, noticing it isn't yours, and immediately bringing it to them is not only legal but the right thing to do. I'd love to take a dump in my neighbor's mail too but it's a punishable crime to even hold onto it for a few hours unnecessarily, let alone open it, let alone delay it to open it to drop a deuce in there.

We never know what other people are going through. We can choose anger, sure. Or we can choose compassion. Perhaps they have undiagnosed mental health issues and would be lovely people with the right meds. Or they're overwhelmed with the stress of life, perhaps addiction, loss, grief, anything. Living in a flop house can't be good for their mental or physical health. That doesn't excuse their behavior and you didn't deserve the accusations. But it's up to us to choose kindness when we can.

 

[escortsxxx]

Note that it's illegal in the Canada Post Act (Part 2, paragraph 48) to open or even delay delivery of someone else's package. Picking it up, noticing it isn't yours, and immediately bringing it to them is not only legal but the right thing to do. I'd love to take a dump in my neighbor's mail too but it's a punishable crime to even hold onto it for a few hours unnecessarily, let alone open it, let alone delay it to open it to drop a deuce in there.

We never know what other people are going through. We can choose anger, sure. Or we can choose compassion. Perhaps they have undiagnosed mental health issues and would be lovely people with the right meds. Or they're overwhelmed with the stress of life, perhaps addiction, loss, grief, anything. Living in a flop house can't be good for their mental or physical health. That doesn't excuse their behavior and you didn't deserve the accusations. But it's up to us to choose kindness when we can.

I don't think it's your responsibility To actually deliver it. Same thing happened to me with modifications. The package I got was for someone km away but the same number but different street. I called And they told me that I had to bring it to a central clearing house. It was easier for me to deliver personally. And I watch the same after that. They did apologize after they calmed down .

What it does explain Why the company expected me to take care of it If the law is the way you say it is.

 

[Jenesis]

Return it un-opened. Just leave it at the door step like every other delivery person. No need to interact.

 

[hrnyscrp1971]

Came home yesterday after doing some grocery shopping and found a Purolator package at the front door. Took everything inside, look at the package and it was addressed to next-door. One of the flop houses in the neighbourhood, you know the time 10 people living in them. So, I walked over there knocked on the door and rang the doorbell once about 30 seconds later the door opens up, and I’m greeted by this East Indian woman? Between the ages of 25 and 30. I tell her I found this package at my door and I am just returning it to you, that’s when shit show started. I was accused of stealing it from them, damaging the goods etc. etc. She did not know I have cameras at the house and I can prove this in court of law that this is not the case. What would you have done?

I know if it happens again, I will carefully open the box which by the way was about the size of the shoebox and then I would release the kracken in the biggest dump, re-seal the package and then hand-deliver it with the biggest smile ever. What are your thoughts

You did the correct thing. Getting a lawyer and going to court she has no case.

 

[versitile1]

Call Purolator and tell them that they delivered the package to the wrong house and to come pick it up and deliver it to the correct address. Doesn't matter if it's next door. Not your responsibility.

I get my neighbour's mail sometimes and I just drop it right back in the mailbox. I ain't the mailman, why would I deliver someone else's mail/packages?

 

[Don Draper]

Return it un-opened. Just leave it at the door step like every other delivery person. No need to interact.

This is exactly correct. Jenesis is dead on.

No bear to poke. The Road to Hell is paved with good intentions.

 

[Resetset]

You did the right thing-the nice thing. Her having the reaction she did you should never ever step onto that property again. Even if it's to warn them their house is on fire you will be accused of setting it.

 

[Ponderling]

Mid pandemic I got a Canada Post mis-delivered magazine.
Same house number as me, but on the next street over.
So likely the same postal carrier delivers both streets and mis-sorted it.
Since mid pandemic I was not going to head out and deliver it

It was a teachers union publication.
Made an interesting half hour read of a very different take on public policy issues than those to what I espouse.
Straight to the recycle bin after my perusal.
Nothing the original addressee would be personally mis-served by not getting it

 

[SchlongConery]

We never know what other people are going through. We can choose anger, sure. Or we can choose compassion. Perhaps they have undiagnosed mental health issues and would be lovely people with the right meds. Or they're overwhelmed with the stress of life, perhaps addiction, loss, grief, anything. Living in a flop house can't be good for their mental or physical health. That doesn't excuse their behavior and you didn't deserve the accusations. But it's up to us to choose kindness when we can.

Post of the Day! Thanks for taking the time to remind us.

 

[SchlongConery]

We never know what other people are going through. We can choose anger, sure. Or we can choose compassion. Perhaps they have undiagnosed mental health issues and would be lovely people with the right meds. Or they're overwhelmed with the stress of life, perhaps addiction, loss, grief, anything. Living in a flop house can't be good for their mental or physical health. That doesn't excuse their behavior and you didn't deserve the accusations. But it's up to us to choose kindness when we can.

I heard an incredibly insightful podcast a few years ago on this very subject. Changed my outlook and life.

Here is a link to the 6 minute podcast. Well worth the time investment for your own happiness!

Episode 596: The Secret to Interpersonal Happiness – Zen Habits.

596: The Secret to Interpersonal Happiness - Zen Habits - Optimal Living Daily

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