>Did you ask her if she wanted help or did you just start picking up her stuff? If the former, then she was out of line. If the latter, I understand, though I think if she actually said what you report, it was a bit much.
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>Tamar

Knowing the way I normally socially interact, quite likely I walked towards her and said, "Here, let me help you". Most of the time, I will freely admit I'm not likely to say, "Do you need help?"

I wasn't offended. I truly pity someone who thinks that a random act in broad daylight with others around is tantamount to me using it as an opening.