Hmm, tricky one this...
As mentioned above, it wouldn't have killed you to thank Waynetta - indeed, (as also mentioned) at least she's trying to set a good example to her kids.

The reason so many people don't know what to say or how to treat disabled people is because they haven't had enough practice. The vast majority of people know more "able-bodied" (crap term I know but I can't think of a better one at the moment) people than disabled - hence when faced with someone who's "different" for whatever reason, be it disability, language, ker-azy multi-coloured mohawk, whatever, become a bit tongue-tied. Add into that the discrimination card, and you have a recipe for people saying the wrong thing.

Should I ever meet you I can pretty much guarantee that I won't say "Is there anything I can do for you?", as personally I'd worry that if I asked someone that they'd think I was being patronising, but I might well hold a door open or ask if you need a hand carrying a bag if you look like you're struggling - I hope it won't offend you too much, as that certainly won't be my intention :)
(Professor Kenny Martin Hmm? What?, Sun 4 Apr 2010, 16:06, 1 reply)

This is a pretty good standpoint
It's very, very helpful to offer assistance to people who look like they're struggling. It's when I'm doing fine I sort of resent being asked. A lot of this is stroppy cripple syndrome, but I know from posting on other boards that it's not just me.

I wonder if now people are beginning to understand why I'm also known as Trauma. It's not just a medical joke.
(Trauma, Sun 4 Apr 2010, 16:43, closed)