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he Rules:

Rule # 1: Don’t deceive me. Ever. Especially using my blindness. Especially in public.

Rule # 2: Don’t touch me without asking or warning me. I can’t see it coming, I will always be surprised, and I will probably hurt you.

Rule # 3: Don’t touch my cane or any of my stuff. I need everything to be exactly where I left it. Obviously.

Rule # 4: Don’t help me unless I ask. Otherwise you’re just getting in my way or bothering me.

Rule # 5: Don’t talk extra loud to me. I’m not deaf. You’d be surprised how often this happens. If you’re not surprised, you ought to be.

Rule # 6: Don’t talk to people I’m with like they’re my handlers. And yes, this also happens all the time.

Rule # 7: Don’t speak for me, either. Not to anyone, not even your own friends or your kids. Remember, you’re not my handler.

Rule # 8: Don’t treat me like I’m stupid or a child. Blind doesn’t mean brain damaged, so don’t speak slowly or use small words. Do I really have to explain this?

Rule # 9: Don’t enter or leave my area without saying so. Otherwise I won’t even know if you’re there. It’s just common courtesy.

Rule # 10: Don’t make sounds to help or guide me. It’s just silly and rude, and believe me, you’ll be the one who looks stupid and ends up embarrassed, not me.

Rule # 11: Don’t be weird. Seriously, other than having my eyes closed all the time, I’m just like you only smarter.

Rule # INFINITY: There are NO second chances. Violate my trust and I’ll never trust you again. Betrayal is unforgivable.