Picture this: you’re about to go on vacation with your significant other, and they want to do a favor for a stranger by bringing a children’s book on your flight. Sounds innocent enough, right? Well, one man thought otherwise and refused to touch the book, sparking a heated debate between him and his girlfriend. He believes it’s a bad idea, while she accuses him of being heartless and paranoid. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story and see who’s in the right!
Vacation Favor Turns Controversial

Name-Calling Ensues

A Compromise Offered

Girlfriend Rejects the Idea

Update: A Change of Heart ❤️

Frustration and Apologies

Lessons Learned

Reddit’s Classic Advice

A Heated Debate Over a Stranger’s Book
So, who’s in the right here? The man who refuses to carry a stranger’s book on a flight, fearing potential risks, or his girlfriend, who believes in the power of kindness and accuses him of being heartless and paranoid? After reading out loud the responses they received, the girlfriend eventually agreed not to accept the book, admitting that the world can be a cruel place where people take advantage of others’ kindness. She apologized, and they both learned valuable lessons from the experience. Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
Airline security concerns: Commenter prompts discussion on carrying items from strangers

Is it really worth all the trouble for a standard book?

Don’t trust strangers with packages, NTA. GF is gullible

NTA for refusing to carry stranger’s book on flight.

Safety first! Commenter shares experience with TSA and supports caution.

Woman shares travel plans with stranger, gets advice to cancel trip. NTA

Good intentions can be taken advantage of, but Reddit prevails

Cautious or paranoid? Commenter raises concerns about smuggling drugs.

Passenger refuses to carry stranger’s book on flight to avoid trouble.

Stranger asks man to carry book on flight, he refuses. Fair compromise proposed, but angry reaction from stranger.

Passionate response advising against carrying items for strangers on flights.

Debate on kindness vs caution in carrying strangers’ items on flight

Suggests paying to mail the book and questions GF’s reaction

Cynical comment about girlfriend’s Facebook post sparks suspicion
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Stranger asks to carry package, turns out to be drugs. NTA.

NTA and a shocking article about cocaine smugglers in cardboard.

Risk vs. kindness debate: Sheltered or cautious? NTA.

Flying with a stranger’s book? NTA for refusing, safety first ✈️

Passenger refuses to carry book, calls woman ‘dumb’ for disagreeing

Passenger refuses to carry stranger’s book on flight, cites customs risk. NTA.

Passenger refuses to carry stranger’s book on flight, sparks debate.

Man warns girlfriend against carrying stranger’s book on flight.

Safety first! Commenter defends man’s refusal to carry book.

Passenger refuses to carry stranger’s book on flight, sparks debate

Man defends not carrying stranger’s book on flight, suggests mailing it.

Woman asks stranger to carry book on flight, commenter says NTA.

Stranger asks man to carry book on flight, but is he NTA for refusing?

Playing it safe: Man refuses to carry stranger’s book on flight ✈️

NTA for refusing to carry a stranger’s book on flight.

No need to carry a stranger’s book, it’s 2024

Unconventional advice sparks laughter and no further discussion.

NTA. Savage response to a naive partner.

Mature solution to naive and petulant behavior. NTA.

Is the stranger’s request to carry a book fishy or genuine?

Traveler refuses to carry stranger’s book on flight, sparks debate.

Suggests using post office instead, with a touch of humor

Beware of strangers acting too friendly, it could be a scam

Air travel safety concerns spark debate in comment section.

Shipping the book is a safer option

No good deed goes unpunished, even on a plane ✈️

Spouse’s naivety could lead to serious problems. NTA.

Partner refuses to carry stranger’s book on flight, sparks debate

Carrying someone else’s luggage can lead to trouble, says commenter.

Childhood memory of drug smuggling in a dinosaur book

Spain’s strict customs make drug smuggling difficult.

NTA. The stranger could have had someone mail the book.

Suggests watching TV show to avoid airport security troubles.

Passenger refuses to carry stranger’s book, sparks debate over kindness.

Stranger asks man to carry book on flight, commenters question safety

Debate on trust and caution with a touch of humor

NTA says books can be used for drug smuggling.

Book-hating traveler sparks debate on kindness vs. caution ✈️

Never carry a stranger’s book on a flight, even once!

Fear of drug smuggling or just cautious? Debate on carrying strangers’ books.

Don’t risk it all for a stranger’s book

Being cautious, a commenter wouldn’t carry a stranger’s book on flight

Suggests mailing the book instead of risking inconvenience and fishiness

Cautionary tale: commenter warns against accepting packages from strangers

Safety first! Commenter explains the reasoning behind airport warnings.

Passenger refuses to carry stranger’s book on flight due to safety concerns

Shipping books might be a better option

Kids’ books covers used for drug smuggling? Shocking revelation

Harsh comment receives no support from other users.

Boundaries with strangers on Facebook, even with books

Refusing to carry a stranger’s book on a flight sparks debate

Think twice before trusting friends in unfamiliar situations

Debate over carrying stranger’s book on flight sparks opinions

Commenter thinks woman’s idea is stupid, declares NTA.

Travel safety video shared in NTA comment section
