A politer way to deal with an unwanted question
Had a funny experience while Xmas shopping yesterday. I was on my electric scooter in a large dept store. I got myself into a dead end ailse and was trying to back out.
I see a guy standing at the entrance to the ailse. He watches me back up towards him and just stays there. He then says "What's wrong with you ?". I didn't know what to say so I said "Pardon". He then repeats "Whats wrong with you ?". I then regain my composure and say "I'm sorry, I don't understand". He says "You have something wrong with your legs ? You can't walk ?". I said "Yes".
He says "Why ?". OK at that point I lost composure again and said "Sorry but that's None of your business". He repeats "But what's wrong with you ?". Again I say "it's none of your business". He then says something like "well be like that, Merry Christmas" and storms off.
Anyone got any suggestion about a better way to deal with this situation. A politer way for me to say "Bugger Off" ?
<a href='https://shift.ms/community/people/tonyb/' rel='nofollow'>@tonyb</a>, there's different levels of ignorance out there, isn't there? With some taking ignorance to a whole new level. I find myself in an inferior position anyway, because I'm physically at a lower level. But, as with all things MS, we need to take control. Never allow a conversation to drift into areas which you may find offensive or rude. Assert yourself and direct things the way you want them to go. Assertiveness and politeness can normally achieve most things. We just don't need these additional kicks in life! :)
Just started using a wheelchair and ppl can be amazingly THICK, can't they?? When folks are in the way, deliberately, I say LOUDLY, EXCUSE ME!.......they don't like it but, stuff it, thats my not my problem. Ever noticed its more chiller near the chilled counters when yr sitting? And at xmas they squish the aisles narrower? Rude ppl deserve a rude answer, especially total strangers. Mind you if "excuse me, I have MS, could you possibly give me that seat" will work on a crowded train, I WILL use it! Oh yes, I turn into assertive women on public transport!