The context of the following conversation is After a difficult day as an emergency room doctor, Riley went to the pub and cried over their beer.:
Riley says The emergency room was really crowded yesterday..
The friend responds I hope you are coping well with everything..
Riley responds There were so many traumatic cases I cried over my beer at the bar..
The friend responds Did the bartender give you any comfort?.
Riley responds No, and I would not expect them to know what to say in such a situation..
The friend responds Did it surprise you how fast you started crying in public?.