question_answer ANECDOTE Stranger Helped Mike Up At San Francisco Airport
- Mike Huddleston fell on the sidewalk outside San Francisco airport and could not get up due to a degenerative muscle condition.
- A man around 35–40 asked "What can I do to help?", lifted Mike up, returned his suitcase, shook his hand, and walked away.
volunteer_activism ADVICE Ask First Then Follow The Person's Directions
- When assisting someone with a disability, ask them what specific action they need rather than assuming a generic help.
- Mike describes how the stranger listened, followed his directions to lift him, retrieved his luggage, and checked he was okay.
insights INSIGHT Ask How You Can Help To Preserve Agency
- Asking a person "How can I help?" lets them specify the assistance they need and preserves their agency in a vulnerable moment.
- Mike says that question reduced his helplessness and allowed him to feel less vulnerable after the fall.
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Get the appMike fell on the sidewalk, and wasn't able to get up on his own. Then a kind stranger asked how he could help.
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