In this day of equality, l just wondered if men still feel obliged to help a ‘lady in distress’?
Is this something you would do, or would you prefer to swiftly walk or drive on by?
Maybe, you pretend you don’t see them as you’re concerned they might be fakes and after your wallet?
Or worse, accuse you of something bad?
Swapping roles, do women feel obliged to help men, or anyone else in distress?
Or would you prefer to act helpless and speedily walk or drive on by?
What are your views on this?
Haven’t seen anyone in distress lately .
I would not walk on by I would try to help if I could .
I was waiting in the queue at an airport some years ago and the man in front of me burst into tears .
Everyone was startled and concerned I asked him if he was ok .
He didn’t answer just cried .
Some sad affair of the heart no doubt .
Muddy, Wouldn’t you do a risk assessment, first?
Depends how threatening he looked and if I was alone .
I did feel upset about someone on the street in London who looked terrible but my son ( who lived in London at the time ) said Mum can’t you see he’s a drug addict ?
I couldn’t but looking back I do see now that he was .
Mostly I would stop and help anyone if they were in difficulty.
I cant see me really being anywhere I felt unsafe to do so, as I wouldnt be going anywhere I felt unsafe in the first place.
Likewise, if I needed help I would just ask someone - as I do every week with reaching top shelves in supermarkets! 
Knowing myself I’d more than likely offer a helping hand. I wouldnt feel obliged to its just a part of my empathic nature.
As for men helping women I believe we still have men who would help a woman in distress. I have however witnessed some men behaving disrespectful toward women.
I would help too - or at least ask - if it were a woman anyway. Not sure if I would offer assistance to a man though, it would depend on the circumstances…I would certainly be wary. Its a shame now I think of it, but that’s the way of the world now. 
Mrs,p said she was in distress, so I told her to take it off
I would help anyone, man, woman or child, if I felt able to.
I would help a child without thinking but I do tend to do a risk assessment re helping adults unless it’s a sudden emergency that warrants immediate action.
I have been in a situation of a drug addict holding a knife to my throat once when I was a charity worker and I wouldn’t wish to repeat the experience, so I am generally cautious.
If I saw someone in immediate danger, I wouldn’t hesitate to try to help.
(My cousin was recently attacked in a main street in the early evening as she walked home from work and if it wasn’t for members of the public running to her aid when they saw her on the ground trying to fight off her attacker, who was trying to sexually assault her, she would have ended up with worse injuries than a few broken ribs and a lot of bruises.
So hats off to the brave men and women who did rush to intervene and chase off her attacker, who was eventually caught and is now in custody awaiting trial.)
If I saw someone in a broken down vehicle on the road, I probably wouldn’t offer them a lift if I was on my own but if it was a lonely road miles from anywhere, I probably would stop to see if they needed help to contact anyone, while keeping my own car doors locked and not opening windows more than a crack and be ready to drive off if I thought something looked dodgy.
It’s sad that we have to think that way but there’s some dodgy characters about, so one has to be careful.
We help neighbours. We have a lady a few doors up our street who has problem walking. We do a few jobs for her including get groceries. And it is reciprocated. We have some excellent neighbours.
I’m also one to help just about anyone in need within reason. If they want to steal my vehicle or break into my home, then no.
I’ve stopped to offer an old man help with changing his tire. He seemed very surprised and possibly a bit embarrassed.
I’ve helped people find their lost dogs
Given items to people in need including food and supplies for themselves and their pets.
Have helped elderly neighbours clean their dog kennel when they couldn’t
Once I worked at a place and was witness to an female employee get harassed by an ex boyfriend in the parking lot. I stuck up for her and him and his friends left.
My husband and I have helped out neighbour build a garage.
We give our other neighbour a hand often since he’s disabled. He visits us often and is a good friend
I’m a very generous person and often volunteer to help others without being asked. It makes me feel good as a human but occasionally I get taken advantage of but that’s the price you pay and I’m ok with that.
Yes or in any dress for that matter
It feels natural to me to offer help if I see someone distressed but I am more cautious now . I do think twice which is a shame but I dont trust as much as I used to .
I would be very careful if I saw someone broken down as this is a well known ploy of thieves .
I have often ( overseas not here ) offered lifts to people I considered looked harmless ( usually elderly laiden down with shopping bags ) and they were always pleasant and grateful .
I will help anyone who appears to be in distress. I do it without giving it a second thought, and have never once regretted it, or been played a fool. I would hope another would do the same for me, should I find myself in distress.
