[nabs-l] question about independence

[justin williams]

I just say a firm no thank you, appreciate  it though if I don't want any help. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 11:27 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] question about independence

Hi Mohammed,
Sometimes if it’s a stranger and I don't feel like have an education conversation, I accept the help.
Saying no can hurt their feelings or force  you to explain stuff you don't have time for. in this case, I might accept the help as long as he was  not condescending; while cabbys have not offered to do everything for me, they have in fact offered me more help than other passengers which I find nice. 
it actually  makes it faster for them to carry my bag to the door and put it in the seat; they also walk me to the door or give me directions to it and I find this helpful. a sighted person can see this. So it really depends on the situation.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mohamed
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 10:45 AM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nabs-l] question about independence

Hi all, I have a question about independence.  Earlier, someone
brought up the what is independence thread.  That reminds me of
something.  So, this friday, I was in a cab.  I go to school by
taking cabs.  So, this driver in  particular, he wanted to help
me  with practically everything.  Putting my stuff in, opening
the cab's  door, getting into the school, everything.  This is
what I'm wondering.  When is it best to not accept help, and when
should I ask for help? In this situation, should I have accepted
help? Or should I have done what I did, and politely said no?
Thanks.

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