"You have a very important role! As the kiss-and-cry companion, you sit in the designated "kiss-and-cry" area with a figure skater who has just finished their routine, providing valuable companionship in the stressful moments while they await their score. You are like an emotional support animal but better, because unlike an actual emotional support animal you'll probably get some sort of official Olympics gift bag."
"If your skater feels bad about their performance, then you will comfort them by squeezing their leg, whispering affirmations into their ear, or handing them a stuffed animal to clutch. If the worst comes to pass and their score puts them out of contention, then you will really spring into action. You will hug them tightly and offer your shoulder to cry on."
The kiss-and-cry companion sits with figure skaters at the Milano Ice Skating Arena during competitions to await scores. The role involves cheering when scores are good and consoling when scores are bad. Companions provide physical and verbal comfort, such as squeezing a leg, whispering affirmations, offering a stuffed animal, hugging, and serving as an emotional support presence. Companions join in jubilant celebrations, jumping and hugging after strong performances. The position may require sacrificing personal cherished items and can include receiving event-related gifts. The companion occupies a designated area known as the "kiss-and-cry."
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