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I agree. Especially since there's a socially conditioned stigma against falling for a false alarm when trying to help. It seems to be seen as a display of hyste
by bk 18y ago
I agree. Especially since there's a socially conditioned stigma against falling for a false alarm when trying to help. It seems to be seen as a display of hysteria on the helper's part. That's why most people act "too cool" to actually do something - better not risk that precious reputation.
Better a few false positives than a false negative.
- kirubakaran 18y agoThis was three years ago: http://kirubakaran.blogspot.com/2005/12/interesting-evening.html http://kirubakaran.blogspot.com/2005/12/interesting-evening.... I still feel stupid for calling 911 (that I acted like some granny). You are right on about the stigma.
- ks 18y agoIf you didn't do anything, you would have felt far worse. You did the right thing.