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by Butterfly69870 on January 19th, 2008

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I recently assured an elderly couple who was staying at the hotel I work at, that it is a safe town. The same night the husband was robbed at gunpoint at a local gas station. The wife cried to the GM that I could have had him killed. How would you feel?

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  • by you go girl. lol. on January 19th, 2008

    you go girl. lol.

    I don't think that there is any way that they could hold you responsible. Regardless of whether it was a safe town or not, everyone needs to be somewhat on their guard at all times, especially at gas stations. It's not like you planned the entire scenario and are now partaking in the profit with the robber. It was a freak scenario, and you should not feel bad... While something terrible COULD have happened, something terrible did not. While it was a close call, all you can do is learn from this. It will only to you harm to dwell on this event too fully.


    I agree with royal77 completely though, this would be a very tough experience for anyone. But this was just my two cents...

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  • by royal77 says hello friend on January 19th, 2008

    royal77 says hello friend

    Wow. That was a tough experience. I don't see how you would be responsible. You gave your best opinion on the subject of safety on a particular public street. There's no way you can control what might happen in that environment.

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  • by THE TRAVEL SLUT on January 20th, 2008

    THE TRAVEL SLUT

    Past performance is not always an exact indicator of future performance and they should realize that.
    Many "safe" towns and venues are rocked by unfortunate and unpredictable incidents and issues and your comments were reasonable given the circumstances.

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  • by Anonymous on January 19th, 2008

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    you should always tell the truth. if the neighborhood is generally safe you can say so honestly. but you could also tell them that no matter where they are, they should be aware of their surroundings and act with care.

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  • by Azraff on January 20th, 2008

    Azraff

    What time of day or night was it? Did they have
    on flashy clothes or fancy jewelry? If it was later,
    I would say they should not hold you responsible.
    It was only an opinion, I don't think it would be
    right to punish you, in any case.

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  • by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on January 20th, 2008

    killdrphil - reasonable for a madman

    As if he wouldn't have gotten gas if you hadn't have said anything...

    The wife was probably just rattled and will probably realize later she was wrong to say that. If she doesn't, then, she is an idiot, that's all.

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  • by Grammy Robin on January 20th, 2008

    Grammy Robin

    That would be my luck too!!
    I know we will all say you shouldn't feel like this.
    But, that's just how we feel when something like this happens.
    Keep you chin up, you did nothing wrong.

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  • by Blackope-Knowledge is Power on April 24th, 2008

    Blackope-Knowledge is Power

    I'd feel like going home and getting my usual good nights sleep. I am not responsible for the actions of other people (the gunman). If I truly felt that my advise was honest and true, I would not feel badly.

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  • by DymondGirl on April 24th, 2008

    DymondGirl

    I think everyone has a different few of safe or not safe. What I think might be ghetto or unsafe, might be like Rodeo drive to someone else. For future reference refer the individuals to a statistical chart and tell them you have to keep it that way. On a personal note, I can't see that you would be responsible.So, to answer your question, just reveal the stats when anyone asks that question, and as far as the couple you tried to be helpful to and enlighten about the city.....if you're human you should feel bad somewhat because something horrible happen to the guy; however, that's not your fault.

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  • by bright spark. on January 20th, 2008

    bright spark.

    Hi you told the truth a the time you were not to know what was going to happen later that day, im so sorry to hear about that, nowadays your not really safe anywhere, thugs if want for a better word should be hung and puynished accordinly however its always the victum who suffers. I totally feel for you if i were in your situ i would feel gutted more so for the gentle man and his wife, you are NOT to blame for others beoing nasty.

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  • by FaerieWhings on April 24th, 2008

    FaerieWhings

    I would feel bad but at the same time I would know that I am not responsible for the actions of others. How could YOU have gotten him almost killed when you weren't the one who robbed him at gunpoint? Even the safest town in the world has some crime.

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  • by Anonymous on April 24th, 2008

    Anonymous

    Stuff happens.

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  • by bendybot on April 24th, 2008

    bendybot

    Guilty.
    And ironically, I have felt this way, for almost the exact same reason. I too work at a hotel and I assured a guest who was staying with us that their car was safe in our parking lot. Later that week someone stole a nice coat and the stereo from their car. They didn't get angry at me, but you can't help but feel guilty for saying something like that and then having it turn out so bad!
    Also good luck! Working in customer service can suck- especially when all someone wants to do is chew someone out and you're the lucky one who really didn't do anything wrong!

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  • by Oor Galooly - on April 24th, 2008

    Oor Galooly -

    I laughed out loud when I read this. I don`t see how you could be held responsible. What are you supposed to say, don`t go out because yòu`re going to get mugged? It doesn`t sound like they were very cautious.

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