what will you do when you see someone crying on the road.

China
July 28, 2009 6:55am CST
today i encountered a girl who was crying behind me. so i stopped and asked her:" what's going on?" she swept her tears and told me:"nothing." afterward, she quickly passed me and left me there thinking about what i should do then.
3 responses
@playapal (894)
• United States
28 Jul 09
I think that it is very hard to say what is bothering you to a stranger. You did the right thing, you acknowledged her pain, it was her choice whether she wanted to talk about it or not. I am sure that you touched her life with her concern even if you weren't able to solve her problem. It's amazing the impact that a kind word or smile can have on someones day.
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• China
28 Jul 09
thanks! hope that it will be help.
@Jennyleen (249)
28 Jul 09
I will Just watch her/him . . . ^_^ . . or maybe try to ask..
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• China
28 Jul 09
or maybe cry with her/him...^_^
@Wizzywig (7847)
28 Jul 09
It would depend on the circumstances... I did see a lady crying in the car park a few months back so I just said," Excuse me, are you alright? Can I do anything to help?" She wiped her eyes, smiled and said she'd be fine but thanked me for asking. I think there are people who would become aggresive and tell you to mind your own business though. I would guess that the girl was a little embarrassed that you'd seen her crying in public. Most people wouldn't want to reveal too much to a total stranger in the street. I think the fact that you cared enough to acknowledge her sadness was probably enough.
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• China
28 Jul 09
as a stranger, it is really a dilemma. you surely know that you can not give a hand in her life. and on the other side, you could not ignore her since it is a too sad circumstance that someone is crying in public but nobody care about it. "are you alright?" mm,that's it! and it reminded me a movie.