Honestly, if you see someone who is clearly in distress, and you know that they have been late for something, or missed something, or otherwise been given a reason for distress, try not saying anything at all. These weren't people who knew me apart from "that's our Guest of Honor and she looks like she's about to cry." They could have let me pass, rather than forcing me to stop and engage while hyperventilating. I'm not subtle when I'm upset. Being a human Muppet means it's pretty obvious when I'm in either "seek" or "panic" mode.
Assume that someone else has expressed concern and regret, and let it go.
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Date: 2015-04-23 01:33 am (UTC)Assume that someone else has expressed concern and regret, and let it go.