Do you ever get nervous for someone else?

Do you ever go places and see other people in awkward situations and you get nervous or uncomfortable just watching them? This happened to me the other night. I went out to the store (something I rarely do) and it was nearly midnight which meant the store would soon close. There were only a couple of checkout lanes open. I chose one with a cashier who looked to be about in her 40's. Apparently it must've been her first night on the job because she struggled to check out the people ahead of me. After about 8 minutes she finally finished with them and I moved to the front of the line. I only had three things for her to scan but she struggled with the cash register for about 5 minutes or so before she scanned anything.

The worst part was that by that time there was a line of about 10 people behind me all staring daggers at this poor, harassed looking woman. The store was already past closing time. I felt so bad for her as I just stood there trying not to break into a cold sweat and avoiding the eyes of the people standing behind me.
After about 10 minutes she finally finished checking me out and I walked out of the store remembering precisely why I can never be a cashier again. Never.

I have trouble watching any movie/TV show where someone gets him/herself into a stupid situation or gets hurt for the purpose of amusing the sick-minded "normal" people. Doesn't matter that it's fake or that everything will turn out OK. I also get embarrassed for my parents and friends. I just imagine what other people feel too much.

I get upset when I see someone in an awkward situation where they just laugh it off with their friends like it's no big deal, when I would have felt like it was the end of the world for me. It's amazing what you can get away with when you're a people person.

Yes I do. It's like I wish I could help or do something, but I know I can't. What's werid though is like while watching things this, I mean I really want to look and see what is happening, but at the same time I don't want to because it is hard to watch.

I do, whether it's in real life or a movie. I feel for people whenever they are in a weird awkward situation or are hurting somehow, things like that.

I had a similar situation with a cashier a few months ago when I went to the store to buy my mom a birthday present. There was only one cashier and it had to of been her first time on her own, cause she kept messing up everything and having to redo everything and keep calling the manager to fix things. It was uncomfortable to watch, then it was my turn and all I had was a gift card and she messed that up and had to call the manager to figure it out. She kept saying she was sorry a thousand time over and looked like she was going to cry. I just said "don't worry about it" or something like that. I felt so bad for her and there was jerk behind me muttering things under his breath. I just felt for her, I wanted to give her a hug or something.

I usually just reassure people, when they are feeling uncomfortable, or smile at them and tell them it's okay, or making some light-hearted comment.

What makes me feel uncomfortable is seeing stand-up comedians, and no one is laughing.. Or something like that, I avoid comedy shows because of that. :lol:

This has happened lots of times in my case... Once i went to a KFC restaurant... there were only two people behind the counter having to deal with a line of arrogant customers... they had to get fresh chicken and it wasnt available for a while...Instead of waiting they raised a hue and cry giving rude comments to those poor folks.. It was horrible to think what they must be going through... standing there all day serving those idiotic customers...Another incident where a new KFC restaurant was opened for hearing impaired individuals... the restaurant had to shut down right after it's opening cos the stupid arrogant people who came to it said that the service was too slow for them... They didnt understand that the restaurant had been especially opened for those special people to have jobs... these sick headed people who went to eat there were actually supposed to encourage the staff and make them feel appreciated... i felt horrible after finding out this news...

I do. Although, a lot of times, I get embarrassed for someone else, if that makes sense.

This happens very often to people that are very sensitive. The important thing is not to predict the outcome, but to witness it instead, this will ensure you don't jump the gun and experience any unnecessary anxiety.

Yes, all the time,specially when people are being yelled at .

ljwwriter said:

Do you ever go places and see other people in awkward situations and you get nervous or uncomfortable just watching them?

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All the time Its often hard for me to watch people in difficult situations. I totally know what they are going through-I feel their pain.

That happens to me ALL the time. I am just constantly noticing when others are in awkward situations, and I cringe and feel for them.