ViennettaLurker t1_j90wupn wrote on February 18, 2023 at 11:26 AM

Reply to comment by TizonaBlu in I just wanted to ask a girl for directions on the subway, and she absolutely made my day by skyeyemx

It really is true. And seeing people helping others with directions on the subway was actually the first moment I had this thought. The stereotype really isn't true for the most part. There was an older person on the train asking for help with the stops and like 3 or 4 people did not hesitate to help immediately with amazing advice and conversation. Such a sweet moment.

New Yorkers are totally nicer than you think, particularly love helping with directions like on a train, and then will be like "WALK LEFT STAND RIGHT" on the escalator out the station.

Awkward-Painter-2024 t1_j90xkx1 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 11:35 AM

I've walked people around blocks, taken trains, taken an extra bus stop to help people. But drive or park in the bike lane and I'll flip you off?! 🤣

"I'm walking here!!"

iv2892 t1_j91bho1 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 2:03 PM

And they are quick to offer a seat to a woman or elderly person when the carts are crowded . I know me and many other people do it

swingadmin t1_j91cazs wrote on February 18, 2023 at 2:10 PM

I've been burdened with laptops, tools, hardware, etc., and if I see a pregnant woman I am just astounded that there are other people who don't immediately get up and offer their seat.

But then again most riders have their heads buried in electronics, books or are completely zoned. That far-off look where you're aware of everything that's happening but wouldn't notice your mom if she stood in front of you.

eldersveld t1_j92vr54 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Absolutely! There was an elderly lady at W 4th who was confused about how to get to the Social Security office downtown, and I had time, so I took her aside on the mezzanine and made sure she understood how to get to Fulton St and then to the office from there. She was so happy and grateful and that's all I needed.

But when someone else stopped at the top of the stairs a little while later, in front of me, you better believe I was an asshole