Falling down

I was on my way to catch the bus home tonight after work and while waiting at the lights a poor lady behind me missed her step and fell over, most likely grazing her knees and hands. I naturally turned and gave her a hand to stand up. As you would understand she was very embarrassed and tried to brush it off but as she went to cross the road I could see she was limping just a little.

What you supposed to do when you make a complete idiot of yourself even though it’s an accident. Do you stand up give a big bow and at the top of your voice yell "Hope you enjoyed the entertainment" or do you hope there is a convenient hole that will suddenly open up and swallow you?

Having been in that situation I hope for the hole. It’s worse when you get hurt just a bit and a good cry would help but you can’t because you’re out in public. When it happens you feel like the whole world has seen you stuff up but in reality most people are in such a hurry they generally don’t notice and ignore you.

As with life, if you do face this situation, it’s best to get up brush yourself and carry on as best you can. Mind you if you are badly hurt and just can't carry on, don't be a hero,  ask for help. Again a bit like life.