What would you do? / myLot

Philippines

August 8, 2025 9:35pm CST

Imagine you're walking through a busy part of your city when a lost tourist approaches you, clearly confused and struggling to communicate in your language. They're holding a crumpled map and looking for a popular landmark, but seem overwhelmed by the noise and pace around them. Would you stop to help, even if you were in a rush? What factors would influence your decision? Is it your mood, the tourist’s demeanor, or your familiarity with the area? How far would you go to assist? Would you offer directions, walk with them, or call someone for help? What does your response say about you?

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11 responses

Anna

@LadyDuck (481307)

• Italy

9 Aug

I will and I appreciated two weeks ago when a local helped us when we were lost. Many times I walked with a lost tourist to show the right way.

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (16149)

• Philippines

9 Aug

That's a great help to people. Thank you.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (481307)

• Italy

9 Aug

@Jenaisle - I know how much grateful i was when a lady drove us to a place we could not find.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (38202)

• Toccoa, Georgia

9 Aug

I would try to help as best I could.

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (16149)

• Philippines

10 Aug

That's good.

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marguicha

@marguicha (228135)

• Chile

9 Aug

I would do my best to help him. Because I have been a tourist with a map and I have been helped with people who look like they know where to go and they are busy.

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (16149)

• Philippines

9 Aug

Wow! I know you would in your case. Thank you for people like you,

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ultraman cosmos

@id_peace (16465)

• Singapore

9 Aug

I will be like I am sorry I cannot help you as I cannot understand what you are saying.

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (16149)

• Philippines

9 Aug

What about sound language?

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (120584)

• Marion, Ohio

9 Aug

Try to help or point them where they can get help

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (16149)

• Philippines

10 Aug

Yes, that would help.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (197331)

• United States

9 Aug

Depending on how much time I had, I would try to put them in the right direction.

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (16149)

• Philippines

10 Aug

Yes, time is a factor too.

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rsa101

@rsa101 (39752)

• Philippines

If I were in that situation, I’d definitely help the tourist to the best of my ability—especially if I were in a popular tourist spot where visitors are expected and welcomed. Even if I were in a rush, I’d take a moment to ease their confusion by pointing out the landmark on their map and giving simple, clear directions they could easily follow. Sometimes, just a bit of patience and clear guidance is all it takes to turn a stressful moment into a pleasant part of someone’s travel story.

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rsa101

@rsa101 (39752)

• Philippines

13m

@Jenaisle I think that's the least you can do to help a lost tourist, especially if you know the location they’re trying to find. That’s what I would do as well, but if I’m not familiar with the place, I would politely decline and let someone else assist them.

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (16149)

• Philippines

18m

How right you are. You would be a blessing to tourists.

and good karma will surely go your way.