A lady’s story about a man who paid her transportation fare—despite her initial refusal—then demanded her phone number and took the money back after she declined, sparked debate online. One comment summed up a troubling mindset: “man no fit give you anything for free.”
That response normalizes the idea that basic kindness from men must always come with expectations attached. It reinforces a transactional view of human interaction, where help is not help unless something is gained in return. This way of thinking shifts responsibility from the person who withdrew goodwill to the person who simply exercised her right to say no. Assistance offered freely should remain free, not become leverage for access, attention, or compliance. The comment exposes how easily entitlement can be disguised as generosity.
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