Based on the length of time they've known each other and the setting they were in, I don't think it was appropriate of either woman to talk about the subject.
It's obvious Juliet has never had to deal with the thoughts of suicide and deep depression. Although, she may have had a friend or family member who has committed suicide, so she may know the emotions from the people who are "left behind". That's of course speculation. Her handling of the subject was of course horrible, but honestly that deep of a conversation is not one that needs to be had at a fancy dinner. There's so many other personalities at the table that Adela DOESN'T know. She could not expect everyone to hear her story and immediately think SHE was the victim when Adela would have left two children behind. Juliet is incredibly close to her kids, so I believe she just couldn't even fathom the thought of ANYONE leaving their children behind.
Juliet is quick to judge and needs a lesson in time and place (and probably sensitivity training). But from being on the side of witnessing someone go through depression and make an attempt at taking their life, I know exactly what Juliet is thinking about the subject. I agree and also feel it's selfish. But I'm also able to understand that when in that deep of a depression, you don't see it that way.
Maybe Juliet's rude reaction will actually stick with Adela in a way the latter did not see coming. Maybe if Adela slips back into that deep of a depression, the words Juliet spoke to her will be of some reminder that she is not a burden and has people. No body knows. We all have different thoughts on this sensitive subject.
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