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famous_unicorn t1_iy8fu5k wrote

This is why I always carry tissues with me. If I see anyone crying I can pull them out and just ask them if they could use a tissue. It’s a kindness that needs nothing from the other person and every single time it’s been received well.

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eekamuse t1_iy8uwck wrote

I give them the whole pack. One tissue won't last most subway cries. One pack won't, if it's serious

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Hummus_ForAll t1_iy8mol4 wrote

That is very sweet. I have been walking around crying, or on the subway crying, and I would have appreciated that kind interaction.

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Iused2dosmack t1_iyb9vtc wrote

Not gonna lie, it’s pretty wild you always carry tissues in case you see any crying strangers while you’re out and about 😂

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famous_unicorn t1_iybboth wrote

It’s just one reason I carry tissue with me. I also carry a Swiss Army knife with me because I’m convinced I’m going to save an animal that’s tangled in a piece of plastic with it. 😂

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SugarMagnolia96 t1_iycm63q wrote

Just so you know, it’s illegal to carry a pocket knife on you in NYC. NYC has some of the strictest knife laws in the country. If you’re ever doing things that can result in a cop harassing you (which could just be walking down the street) it’s not a good idea to have a knife.

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famous_unicorn t1_iydcrtr wrote

Good point. I’m good because its considered s multi tool with a blade of less that four inches and it’s not in view. But you are correct about strict knife laws in nyc.

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moveshake t1_iyb5l8d wrote

Someone did this for me during my greatest subway cry and it was really nice

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thesarchasm t1_iybk5g4 wrote

After the 2016 election results I was crying on the subway and a girl next to me silently handed me a tissue. It was the only good part of that day, and I will never forget that small act of kindness. Thank you for doing this.

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famous_unicorn t1_iycjlqj wrote

I've been working in the city since 2006 and it's happened to me at least 10 times or so. I've also offered tissues to people who were having a coughing fit (pre-covid) and once gave a woman who was really coughing an unopened bottle of water that I had. But that one was more of a group effort. About four of us were helping her in one way or another. I can't see that happening right now...I think the car would just clear out!

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