Have you ever cried in a public place?

@CJay77 (4438)
Australia
August 29, 2008 7:30am CST
Many people believe that there is a time and a place for everything. And crying is one of those things that many people think should be done in private. But sometimes you just can't help it and can burst into tears anywhere! What about you? Have you ever cried somewhere where you wish you hadn't?
7 responses
• Philippines
1 Sep 08
No i haven't tried it never will i (I wish). I want to be always tough for others to think. I only cry when im alone in a private space like my bedroom.
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• Philippines
1 Sep 08
yeah maybe some people are born top in the outside but when alone they are not. Maybe i am one of them . thanks
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@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
1 Sep 08
Maybe, yes. We are all so different!
@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
1 Sep 08
Well I wish the same for you! but sometimes it is hard to control our emotion! Thanks for your response .
• Philippines
5 Sep 08
When someone cries in public, we should sympathize and not criticize. Crying is an expression of sadness, pain, anger, and even joy. That means, if we are free to smile anytime, then why not cry? As long as you do it discreetly and not openly. I cry at airports, when saying goodbye to people i love and i will miss. I have also cried at a restaurant after a break up. I cried at a cafe back home when my husband proposed marriage to me. Crying can be a beautiful thing.
@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
5 Sep 08
Yes crying can be a good thing! There are tears of joy and when we are sad. And I do sympathize to them I too cry in the airport but there are times that I'm trying to hold my emotions till I get back home. Thanks for the response.
5 Sep 08
I cry at odd times. I don't try to hide it. Being an emotional person it's hard to hide it. I'm glad I'm emotional. There is nothing wrong with crying whether your home in private or in a public place.
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@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
5 Sep 08
I agree with you that there is nothing wrong with crying. But some people are pretty tough to hide their emotions when their in public place. Thank you for your response.
• Philippines
1 Sep 08
Yes that was during my college days when the Dean announced that we did not pass on our thesis...It was so disappointing knowing that I cannot graduate together with my batchmates. The result was actually announced 1 hour after our defence so we all just waited outside the conference room. I was devastated upon hearing the result and I burst into tears and all I know that I cried out loud while the rest of my batchmates were happy and even shouting for the joy of their success. A good friend of mine was there during that time to support me. She hugged me tight while I was crying. But fews days after that she spoke to me and told me that I have a very high sense of pride as she noticed that even when I cried very hard during that time in public I never hugged her back. She said it was a sign of "pride" ..well, i didn't know that. :-) But probably because it was hard for me to accept such failure...all the hardwork and of course the shame too that I will be left behind and failing the expectations of my family as well.
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@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
1 Sep 08
I am sorry to hear that, it must been hard time especially when you give everything! I guess sometimes things happen that we don't expect and I hope that your family will be supportive of you when you bounce back bigger and better than ever before! Just remember that you did not fail. This is just another test in life that will help you grow and learn to appreciate the highs in life just that little bit more. Stay positive and always believe in yourself no matter what. Thanks for the response.
@hichamov (507)
• Morocco
29 Aug 08
in fact i never cried in a public, i hate tears :)) but one time i cried while i talk with my Cousin because i felt too hurt inside and i didn't found any way to let it going out than tears ! :)
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@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
29 Aug 08
Many people don't like tears so this is not unusual for you to feel the same. I'm sure though that a part of you did feel better for letting your emotions out after speaking to your cousin. Sometimes it is important for us to this! Thank you for your response.
@natechia (50)
• South Africa
2 Sep 08
I burst into tears at a very busy restaurant with clients at the table. It was embarrasing and both great because they all said to have once or twice wished they could just let go like that. The restaurant luckly belonged to a friend of mine and I could quickly go into the managers office and finish crying but boy was that a hard night!!!!I did manage to land the clients. Techniek maybe?
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@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
2 Sep 08
Hi natechia, that must be a good technique for you! And thank God the owner of the restaurant is your friend so you can let your emotions out without getting out of the place! Thank you so much for sharing and to your response.
@vidhyavini (6111)
• India
29 Aug 08
Ya I have cried a lot in public. One day I had problem with my lover and cried when I was in the electric train. I tried a lot to control that and just couldn't. Another day I cried when I was traveling in bus. Those days were so terrible for me. Actually I don't know why I cried in the bus. I didn't have any problem. But I felt so lonely in this world. I was out of my mind. I just couldn't stop crying on that day. I was crying nearly for an hour. Was unable to resist that.
@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
29 Aug 08
You probably an emotional person which is ok because crying help us to feel better especially when we have a broken heart. I cried in public place as well, when I have to take my husband to the airport. Thank you so much for sharing and response.