Post by Lαrα on Jan 8, 2014 11:06:15 GMT -8
Top 10 Things Not to Say to Someone in a Wheelchair plus The Best Responses from Wheelchair Users
You’re an inspiration!
Response: “You’re easily inspired.”
You’re husband or wife must be a saint for taking care of you.
Response: “Yea, this whole for better or worse thing is really working out for me.”
It’s so great to see you out doing things!
Response: “It’s great to be out. Please take me with you before they find me and bring me back to the hospital.”
I broke my leg. I know exactly what it feels like to be in a wheelchair.
Response: “The bowel program is the worst, right?”
I was only parked there for a minute (in reference to an able-bodied person parked in a handicapped spot).
Response: “Really, because I’ve been waiting for 10 minutes.”
Do you race in your chair?You’re going too fast.
Response: “I was trying to get away from you.”
There’s a special place in heaven for you.
Response: “Doubt it if there’s a stairway to get there.”
Since you’re in a wheelchair, you can’t have sex, right?
Response: “Well, not with you.”
You look pretty normal for someone in a wheelchair.
Response: “I used to be too good looking so I thought this wheelchair would help.”
You seem very happy!
Response: “I saved a bundle on my car insurance!”
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