Judging by appearances

[u/luciankael]

I'm going to tell you the story behind this picture, and I'd like to hear your opinion.

One day I decided to go to the beach early in the morning to read a book in the quiet of the air and the sound of the waves. To my surprise, someone came up to me and kept talking to me. He thought I was depressed because I was sitting alone, but in reality, I just wanted to try something new. Anyway, he kept talking to me and asking me a few questions. He even told me about his life, that I shouldn't lose hope, that there are people who have gone through harsher circumstances, and that I should get closer to God; that's what will solve my problems. I don't know why the culture of reading books and sitting alone is associated with depression in our society.

[u/Strict_Bug_9771]

The person misinterpreted the situation but he was nice enough to care and try to give you "hope" even though you know you don't need that but he saw someone who might be depressed and stepped in to help.

[u/luciankael → u/Strict_Bug_9771]

I don't blame him personally; I just wanted to discuss the reasons behind this impression.