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Do people care about each other in Melbourne ? |
Travel Info Are people helpful and caring for each other ? Let's say someone really needs help on the street .Do people actually come and offer help ? Do they care ? - I am refferring to everybody in Melbourne ,not only aussies Travel Tips Generally Australians enjoy helping others, but we are wary of being conned or scammed, or feeling used. As a mum who pushes a pram, everytime I get to stairs there is always without fail, an offer to help me get the pram up/down the stairs. If I take my baby (no pram) on a crowded tram, someone gives me a seat without me asking. Someone will always help an elderly person, a lost tourist, etc. We are however wary of people asking everyone for money, or looking like they are trying to sell us something on the street. And the more people are exposed to this, the more brusque they become. Others I have noted that you posted other questions along this line of people helping each other. Are you experiencing some personal isolation? Please don't assume that everyone in Australia is uncaring. People do care and help but it is hard to help when they don't know you need help. Don't expect people to read your mind. May be the help that is needed is complex and people don't know how to help so they don't kow what to offer. You may need to talk to people who have the resources to help you. Local Community Centres and services is a good place to start. They have people who can point you to the right place for help. Help can not come to you if they don't know you need help. G'day, Helpful and caring... yes. Although how much is on the eye of the beholder. Some even bordering on the intrusion, but it's different story I suppose ;) I certainly hope this helps. Welcome to Australia and enjoy. Most people are too absorbed in their own little world to care about anyone else. If someone needs help on the street, it's more likely that people will choose to look the other way than to offer assistance. Personal experience I like to think that I am caring, If someone looks lost I will ask if they need any assistance. I will offer my seat on the tram to an elderly or pregnant woman. If it is anything to go by, the $11million raised in the Good Friday appeal for the childrens hospital would say that we are a very caring bunch It really depends on the situation. If I saw you begging in the street, I'd give you my change, but if you asked me to drive you somewhere, then no, I'd not oblige. I do care, but I will not compromise my safety or that of my own family. I think that this is a common theme, but then again, I'm probably speaking for myself... |
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