
This is great information for both Men and Women, on how you can help a stranger you may think requires assistance.
When Twitter user @AGlasgowgirl found her self in an uncomfortable situation out in public, she was very glad when a complete stranger stepped in to help her out:
guy: ...just one drink
me: no thank you
guy: come on it's just a drink
me: look, i'm sorry I just want to read my book while i wait for my bf
guy: what ur bf doesn't let you have friends?
random woman: Clara? Hi! *hugs* (whispers) u ok?women are great
— Amna (@AGlasgowGirl) January 20, 2018
Clearly, the scenario she described struck a core with fellow twitter users - it's since been liked 470,000 times and re-tweeted over 90,000 times.
And when one user - @BunkoPirate asked how a Man could've helped her in the same situation, without seeming 'creepy/invasive,' the thread went in a really positive and informative direction.
Any advice on how men can do similar without also coming across as creepy/invasive? My go to is a 'dude back off you have been told shes not interested' but it can cause people to get aggro which could be a problem later in the night..
— Sleepypirate (@BunkoPirate) January 21, 2018
waaaay back I had a guy intervene by saying "hey, gf is looking for u, she wants to know if ur good to go" which i really appreciated. Or even something like "hey! so sorry i'm late you ok?" It's all in the eyes and tone. Nice of you to ask :)
— Amna (@AGlasgowGirl) January 21, 2018
Dozens of people then began chipping in with similar stories, as well as tweets of appreciation for the great advice:
this is very important and great advice for men who see women uncomfortable situations https://t.co/DfxEcQE3uA
— Samantha Sadowski (@ssadowsk) January 21, 2018
Great advice on how to be a thoughtful citizen and look out for each other without the fear of appearing creepy https://t.co/23dddSMbsC
— Brook Howells (@EventerBrook) January 21, 2018
I'm so glad there was someone there to lend a hand. And seriously grateful for the feedback on how men can help too in the scenario you describe - the question raised by @BunkoPirate is one I share, and I've taken those ideas on board. Thank you both!
— Robert Nobes #FBPE (@robert_nobes) January 21, 2018
I was once in a risky spot. A dude sat down & struck up convo starting with a question, as if OUR convo had been interrupted. #StickTogether
— Beverly Koopman (@BkPhilanthropy) January 21, 2018
I'll really have to remember this! I've always felt awkward about intervening. https://t.co/O6PJn6pnTK
— tybar (@tybar) January 21, 2018
I've done this and had this done to me. Let's keep looking out for each other. #MeToo x https://t.co/9agHazzakO
— Kristin Pedroja (@kramblings) January 21, 2018