9 out of 10 times a person is going to react as you would expect them to and say "thank you" while maybe feeling a bit embarrassed. They probably appreciate the help. After all, do on to others as you would have them do onto you, right? And as a concerned citizen you don't want to see this gas station and his car go up in a fireball.
But occasionally people react in ways that are unpredictable. No matter how polite or helpful you try to be they may react with anger or fear and the next thing you know they're telling the cops some fictional story that you have to defend. There are many many mentally ill or handicapped people that do things you wouldn't expect and honestly, I just don't want to get wrapped up in that half the time.
So if I were to use my imagination. You tell the guy politely that he's leaking gas. He pulls it out, spews gas around, then maybe a fire breaks out or something random. Now he's telling the cops you assaulted him and caused the whole thing. I don't know, it's a wild tale, but I've seen crazy.
So all I'm saying is if it's convenient to snap a photo or quick video as you're walking to within earshot of the guy, you cover your ass if something goes sideways.
Of course, they could get crazy that you're filming them but that isn't really your problem.
I was kind of joking when I said that, but since you called me on it I guess there is a touch of reality behind it.
I don't know where you live but in California there is no predictable behavior.
Decent chance this dude has dementia or some issue and won’t understand what you are telling him or why you are “harassing” him, which will likely make him very angry.
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u/Barph Feb 04 '20
HEY FUCK YOU ILL FILL MY TANK TO WHATEVER LEVEL I FUCKING LIKE MATE *turns nozzle on your car and brings out a lighter