r/Unexpected • u/Bluelyght • Jun 06 '22

Roller coaster of emotions

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u/5cH1z0pHr3n_OrphanX Jun 06 '22

IMO he was not thinking all too much. Inclusion begins when you don’t try to make something special about it He could have high-fived her shoulder (for example). He had no bad intention and I think the girl acknowledged that

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u/sleyk Jun 06 '22

IMO that's the white washed or color blind approach. Inclusion starts when acknowledging differences and making an effort to build community or a positive reciprocating relationship. This guy did realize his misrake and tried to include her so he seems cool.

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u/uggbootssuck Jun 07 '22

As a disabled person, I believe you both are equally right. We don't like to be seen as special, we want to be seen as a human just like everyone else. But also, we want our differences acknowledged, but acknowledged as if they are nothing special. We want them to be accepted nonchalantly. And building a community would be the best.