The article recounts a personal experience of the author who faced a sudden conflict with a friend during an opera outing. The friend's unexpected anger stemmed from a past comment, leading to a public confrontation that left the author feeling deeply hurt. After seeking solace in a bathroom, an empathetic usher provided support by offering the author a chance to sit elsewhere in the theater, highlighting the kindness of strangers in moments of distress. The experience underscores the importance of clear communication and vulnerability in friendships.
I was really hurt. I thought, I'll just have to get myself together and go home in disgrace, which was a shame because we were halfway through the opera and I was really loving it!
The venue staff must check the toilets at the end of the intermission to hurry people back to their seats, because an usher came in, heard me crying and asked through the cubicle door if I was OK.
This woman was so gentle and kind; she said, the opera has a very sad ending and I'm taking care of that. You don't have to worry about that right now.
I was obviously about to start crying, so I put my drink down and walked away. I went into the toilet and, of course, once I got in there, I was in a flood of tears.
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