r/YouShouldKnow • u/LtSoundwave • Jul 19 '20

Other YSK That many people with a disability consider their aides (wheelchair, etc.) an extension of themselves. You should ask before touching or moving them.

Read this article and was surprised to hear how many people struggle with this. Even if you are trying to help, you should ask first.

www.bbc.com/news/disability-49584591

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u/MiXT4PEQ Jul 19 '20

etc. is short for et cetera which means it only requires a dot at the end and none throughout

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u/LizardsInTheSky Jul 20 '20

I never knew that, but I did know it's bothered me to an irrational extent when people say "and etc."

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

yep and the c is also pronounced like “k” instead of like “s”, if you wanna sound like a dweeb like me

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

we don’t need your help MiXT4PEQ