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During many years of working at the Arthritis Foundation, what we were taught seems to work — ask before you do anything. ‘Can I get that door for you?’ ‘Do you need help reaching that top shelf?’ Sometimes the person will agree to your request, sometimes they will say ‘No, thanks, I’ve got it under control,’ sometimes they will say ‘No, but what you CAN do is ____.’ I doubt anyone would be offended by your offer, but if you don’t ask first, what you actually do may not wind up being helpful.
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Name : Lori, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 40+, City : Tucson, State : AZ, Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College,I picked up all kinds of great tips working for the Arthritis Foundation for many years. One idea which I always thought had merit but unfortunately didn’t think would ever really catch on was that when people ‘shake hands’ that they actually clasp the other person’s *arm* just above the wrist. This was important to people I worked with whose hands were very painful and tender, but who didn’t want to omit this social gesture. It also avoids the problem Jeff mentioned of left and right hands not ‘fitting’ properly. However, in response to Michael’s exact question I would certainly wait to see if the other person offered their left hand–if so, you respond; if not, you leave it at a verbal greeting.
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Name : Lori, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 40+, City : Tucson, State : AZ, Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College,Speaking as a woman over 35 – our hairdressers (and society) are the ones who tell us that ‘straight, natural, shoulder-length hair’ is not appropriate for ‘women our age.’ One of the nice things about being this age, though, is that what 28-year-old males think of your hairstyle just isn’t quite that important anymore. I wear my hair so that it’s comfortable, easy to care for and appears attractive to ME. ‘Bad’ hairstyle is a really subjective opinion.
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Name : Lori, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 40+, City : Tucson, State : AZ, Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College,
