All Ears English Podcast AEE 1411: Are You a Crier? How to Talk About It in English
Aug 4, 2020
The discussion dives into the spectrum of tears, from joyful outbursts to those therapeutic 'good cries.' It explores cultural attitudes toward crying, particularly in relation to gender and emotional expression. Listeners learn valuable vocabulary for discussing vulnerability and connection. Personal anecdotes highlight the stigma of crying in public and the emotional triggers behind it. The conversation even introduces a 'crying scale' to enhance understanding of how tears connect us through shared experiences.
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Embarrassing Crying Stories
- Lindsay and Michelle share embarrassing crying stories from their freshman year of college and summer camp.
- Both cried when their parents left, highlighting the emotional vulnerability of that time.
Crying in Public
- Michelle recounts crying in public, sometimes at restaurants with her husband, Dan.
- Dan jokes about it, but Michelle can't always suppress her tears.
Is Crying in Public Okay?
- Suppressing emotions is unhealthy, so crying in public is okay, especially with close companions.
- However, in large groups, excusing oneself might be better.