8. When no one visited her in the hospital.
One Japanese woman in her 20s sobbed, “First time in my life, I felt so lonely.” In Japan, it’s not uncommon to be admitted into the hospital for a relatively run-of-the-mill illness such as pneumonia. Regardless of why she was in the hospital, when she is feeling unwell, receiving no visitors to comfort her is emotionally heartbreaking. It’s like being kicked when she’s already down. If you find that she is feeling unwell, even if it’s from a little cold, send her a quick word so she knows you care.