[nabs-l] question about independence

[Mohamed]

 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.