crossing the road

This morning I came across a very old looking woman

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@yanzalong (18988)

Indonesia

December 13, 2017 6:54pm CST

As usual, I walk to the office if I am not late or if it doesn't rain. On my way to the office, I saw a woman standing at the side of the road. She seemed to be waiting until the traffic let up. I watched her for a while. I thought it was not possible for her to cross over to the other side unless someone gave her a hand. Since I had more time I thought I would help her cross the road. I waved my hand to drivers from both directions to slow down, and they did. Finally I was able to grab her hand and guided her to cross the road. In our country zebra cross means nothing to motorists. This is one of the things I am disappointed in. I hope this morning is a great day to you all.

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@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

14 Dec 17

It is always nice to help others and it was so kind of you to do this for her. Some humans just don't seem to realize we are all in this together.

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@yanzalong (18988)

• Indonesia

14 Dec 17

Indeed, you are right.

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@lady1993 (27224)

• Philippines

14 Dec 17

that was very nice of you to do so

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@yanzalong (18988)

• Indonesia

14 Dec 17

I believe you would do the same when that happened to you?

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@lady1993 (27224)

• Philippines

17 Dec 17

@yanzalong I have not encountered a similar situation yet

@prashu228 (37524)

• India

14 Dec 17

Oh it's the same here as well , people are so hurry to care about others. You did a good thing.. have anice day

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@yanzalong (18988)

• Indonesia

14 Dec 17

You too, my friend.

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@arthurchappell (44998)

• Preston, England

14 Dec 17

lovely that you were willing to offer her assistance

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@yanzalong (18988)

• Indonesia

14 Dec 17

I felt compassion on her.

@JudyEv (340019)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Dec 17

That was good of you to help her. It must be very difficult sometimes for the elderly who are getting a bit slow but need to cross busy streets.

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@yanzalong (18988)

• Indonesia

14 Dec 17

The problem is that the traffic is very bad. Even it is difficult for young people to cross such busy streets.

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@JudyEv (340019)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Dec 17

@yanzalong It is a shame motorists do not respect the zebra crossings.

@db20747 (43440)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

14 Dec 17

May I ask, What is Zebra cross?

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@yanzalong (18988)

• Indonesia

14 Dec 17

Image credit: http://cdn2.tstatic.net/travel/foto/bank/images/zebra-cross_20160902_234932.jpg

Here it is:

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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)

• United States

14 Dec 17

@yanzalong I've never heard that before, but it's cool.

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@yanzalong (18988)

• Indonesia

14 Dec 17

@misunderstood_zombie I am afraid so.

@jstory07 (139717)

• Roseburg, Oregon

14 Dec 17

That was really nice of you to help her across the street.

@misunderstood_zombie (8142)

• United States

14 Dec 17

That was really nice of you. Pedestrians definitely have the right away here, but that doesn't mean everyone follows the rules.

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@yanzalong (18988)

• Indonesia

14 Dec 17

When I was in London, I saw the traffic rules were well followed.