My neighbor is in her 70s. I’m in my late 20s and live in the apartment upstairs from her, so when it snows I like to help clean off her car/shovel out her parking spot. Today she tried to pay me after I helped her. I don’t want to accept the money, but want her to still feel comfortable asking for help/not feel like she’s taking advantage of me. How should I go about this? Maybe ask her for something small so she feels like she’s helping me too? It’s never any trouble helping her with the snow removal, it never takes more than half an hour

  • SouthEndSunset@lemm.ee
    17·
    19 hours ago

    Try and spend time with her just to spend time with her, if she sees you as a friend she might be more open to asking for help.

    • Thebular@lemmy.worldOP
      141·
      19 hours ago

      I frequently stop and chat with her, so we’re definitely on friendly terms. I’d consider us to be friends, we exchange holiday cards and stuff. I just don’t want her to feel like she’s taking advantage, but I’m always happy to help