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.
“don’t cry” is repressive behavior, tears wash you clean, the best thing you can do if somebody cries is let them cry. not interfering is the way to go.
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.
This is normal city stuff to be honest.
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.
“don’t cry” is repressive behavior, tears wash you clean, the best thing you can do if somebody cries is let them cry. not interfering is the way to go.
It’s a beautiful city full of beautiful people