With the aim of brightening someone's day, London resident Amelia Goldsmith visited a nearby supermarket with the intention of purchasing another shopper's groceries.
Approaching the checkout counter nervously, Amelia Goldsmith from London expressed her hope that people would not think of her as a weirdo.
She proceeded to offer to pay for a man's groceries while explaining her desire to do something nice.
Goldsmith approached other strangers to offer to pay for their groceries but was turned down by everyone. One man even refused with an angry expression, saying that he did not need her help.
As a result, Goldsmith was left feeling embarrassed and judged.
Goldsmith encountered a stranger who declined her offer and replied, "There are many more deserving people in the world, but thank you. I feel too guilty for taking it. In the world, there are many others who are more deserving. "
After the encounter, Goldsmith shared her thoughts, stating, "That was really stressful. I thought the first person would be thrilled and appreciative, but that didn't happen." She became emotional and teary-eyed, describing the experience as an "overwhelming rush of emotion."
Goldsmith eventually purchased pasta and sauces to donate to the store's food-bank bin.
Some online commentators pointed out that Balham, the area of London where Goldsmith was shopping, is known for its affluence.
