I think I might ask to help practically - if she has buggy with her I would ask to help with that, or if she had a bag if I could help with that.
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She didn't need help with that and we weren't off at same stop.
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Also to London's credit people always help with those things spontaneously.
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Having been that mum just a friendly smile is enough. And making the kid smile / laugh is an added bonus.
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She wasn't meeting my eyes sadly. And her kid was already in a good mood, at least!
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When I was in that situation, I liked supportive smiles
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I tried hard but she was looking down, at her phone, covering her eyes.
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Difficult situation. Asking if she needs help could make her feeling worse...
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Yeah, it was so crowded too.
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"Hello, is everything OK? Would you like a cup of tea?"
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I feel that would really work in the North. I'm not sure how people would take it in London. Maybe that I want to murder her.
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Worst that can happen is you get stared at blankly or told to go away.
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Good on you for wanting to help.
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