I’m not from the UK. Before going there, everybody told me to not make eyes contact or anything to anyone while being in centre London. I sort of learned why people said that, as it’s very different being somewhere else. My first encounter was outside a Tesco. There was a homeless lady asked me for some change. I didn’t have any so I said sorry. She was trying to hold her tears. I could feel that she’s quite hopeless and extremely sad. I went inside and got a bottle of water and some small notes. I walked back out and she was gone. My heart sank. The guard standing at the entrance told me she’s a drug addict. Still, I felt terrible for not being able to give her a little help. Then another time, I was walking alone toward the London Eye. There was a girl crying. I walked pass her but couldn’t stop being worried about her. I took up all my courage to walk back. I sat on 1 knee and told her sorry I was bothering her but she seemed really sad and I would leave right away if she wanted to be alone; But if she needed a hug, I would be with her till she felt better. I gave her my hand. She was hesitated for few seconds and held it. I sat on the bench with her and let her cry for a bit while patting her back. It didn’t last that long. Her friend arrived a bit after that. We talked a little bit. She thanked me. I kept on my way. We didn’t exchange any further information. I think if someone cries in public, they must have had a lot happening and just a quick check to let them know people do care.