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I would be curious to hear his experience in other cities. It would be a great way to figure if this is a cultural issue specific to a region or if people real
by tjpaudio 10y ago
I would be curious to hear his experience in other cities. It would be a great way to figure if this is a cultural issue specific to a region or if people really are generally terrible.
- pavel_lishin 10y agoI would wager it's a large-city thing in general; I've noticed people walking by an obviously blind woman in the subway in New York, and offered to help her get to her train. (It was a little awkward, because I don't know any blind people, and wasn't sure how to help her - I started out offering my arm, then realized she couldn't see it, then sort of slid it under hers, and she jerked away. I felt like an asshole; clearly I should have asked her what she would prefer, or at least announced what I was going to do. So if anyone else is ever in the same situation, think about it a little more than I did.)
- Starwatcher2001 10y agoNice one for offering her help. I was taught to ask if the person would like "a sighted guide", and if they respond positively to follow up with "would you like me on your left or right side?"
- pavel_lishin 10y agoI did ask her if she wanted help, since she seemed a little lost, and she said yes, and seemed glad someone offered. I definitely should have asked for a little more instruction on how to help. I've seen her now and then in the same subway station, so she may have been starting a new work commute.
- rmc 10y agoLondon? Rude? Never! :P