pernicious assistance

Help provided against the will of the provider and/or recipient

The grocery store bagger, in a fine display of pernicious assistance, quickly jammed my groceries into the paper bag, despite my saying "no thanks," as I finished paying the cashier. "It's my job, ma'am," his mouth said, as his eyes told me to get out of the way of the rest of the line.

Pernicious Assistance

Help provided against the will of the recipient and/or giver

The grocery store bagger, in a fine display of pernicious assistance, quickly jammed my items into the bag, despite my saying "no, thanks" as I paid the cashier. "It's my job, ma'am," said his mouth, as his eyes told me to stop blocking the line.