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[–] 54 points 6 months ago (4 children)

In my experience in New York City, people will generally ignore you, except (usually) when there's a real emergency.

Someone crying? No big deal. Let them cry.

Saw a lady trip and fall down the stairs in the subway, and a bunch of people ran over to help her and return the stuff she dropped.

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  • [–] 23 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    This is normal city stuff to be honest.

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  • [–] 9 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    As someone living in a (different) city I can't imagine trying to comfort a stranger, even though I would definitely feel for them if I saw them crying.

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