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By: The Average Person’s Guide to Inclusive Interaction
We’ve all been there. You see someone with a white cane or a guide dog at a coffee shop, and suddenly your brain freezes. Should I offer help? Will they be offended if I use the word “see”? What if I say the wrong thing? By: The Average Person’s Guide to Inclusive Interaction
This guide is for the “average person”—the one with good intentions who just wants to get it right. Below are to replace anxiety with confidence. Part 1: The Golden Rule of Interaction 1. Speak Directly, Not Through a Third Party You wouldn’t ask someone’s friend, “Does he want cream in his coffee?” So don’t do it here. Even if the person is with a companion, look at them , use their name, and speak naturally. The only exception: if they are using an interpreter (e.g., for DeafBlind communication). Will they be offended if I use the word “see”
