I have a little battle in my head every time something like this happens. I get embarrassed really easily and I don't like 'new' situations, but on the other hand I think about how I would feel if something bad had happened to me, and then I normally end up helping.
Sometimes it's nice to spread some random happiness about, too. For example I usually let people with only a few items into the check-out queue in front of me. It takes little effort on my part and makes them really happy.
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The Sociable Hermit says:
Rock'n'Roll...