TikToker Bursts Into Tears After Strangers Refuse Her Offer To Pay For Their Groceries

Amelia Goldsmith from London decided to visit her local Sainsbury's with a plan to brighten someone's day by paying for their groceries.

She wanted to cheer someone up, although she admitted to feeling a bit anxious about it beforehand.

She shared her feelings in a video saying: "I'm nervous. I just hope they don't look at me thinking I'm some weirdo."

Despite her good intentions, her plan didn’t work out.

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In her video, which has been viewed over 700,000 times, it shows Amelia trying multiple times to find someone who would accept her offer.

In one scene, she approaches a man at the checkout and offers to pay for his groceries. 

The man politely declines, saying: "No, no, no. I really don't need it."

Another attempt doesn't fare any better. 

A woman gently declines her offer, telling Amelia: "There's a lot more deserving people, but thank you."

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After several rejections, Amelia is visibly upset and ends up crying on camera.

She explained to her followers: "That was really stressful.

"I was expecting the first person to be overjoyed and grateful and happy for me to pay for their shopping, but obviously that didn't go down well."

Since her gestures were turned down, Amelia decided to contribute in another way by donating pasta and sauces to the food bank bin at the store.

She reflected on the day, saying: "Weird turnout, but I'm still really happy that the food can go to those who really need it.

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"I'm just really overwhelmed right now, I don't know what's going on."

Many viewers noted that Amelia had chosen a Sainsbury's in Balham, which is known to be a wealthier part of London.

Some suggested that the shoppers might have declined because they felt uncomfortable being filmed.

Comments on her gesture were mixed. 

One viewer remarked: "Lovely gesture, but remember you don't need to film a good deed to be valid." 

Another suggested the awkwardness might be due to the filming, saying:

"Maybe coz you were filming it idk, if someone offered to do something for me but has their phone in their hand, idk."

Supportive comments also poured in. 

One person encouraged her: "You should be so proud of your pure intentions, no one can take away your intentions from you and you should be so proud of yourself for this."

Another lightheartedly offered: "You can buy my food shop any day." 

While someone else suggested a different approach for the future: "I think in the future maybe give the people at the tills the money to anonymously cover the next person's bill?? I think people feel awkward/ get weird."

What are your thoughts on Amelia's attempt to pay it forward?