> 04-23-05  21:11, Barbara Mcnay told All about Cope
 > With Helpers?

 >  How do, Barbara?

 >  BM> How do those of you who can't walk normally, cope with
 >  BM> people who rush up and inadvertently interfere with your
 >  BM> progress through a door, or worse, threaten your safety by
 >  BM> yanking or pushing the door that you were leaning on?

 > That's a good question! You know they have good in
 > their heart right?

 > How I deal with it, is usually hand signals, and maybe
 > a sharp "NO, thanks."

I have to learn to be a little sharper, sometimes, when people persist.  I
occasionally tell them that I need the exercise, which is true.

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