| I had a similar situation at a hotel continental breakfast last week. My husband and I were the only people there and a quite elderly gentleman came in after us. He walked very slowly and deliberately and was actually rather bent over. I was concerned that he may have difficulty carrying the coffee and such to the table. I wanted to jump up and offer him assistance but my husband ( who is less impulsive) suggested I wait to see if he has difficulty.
He managed to get everything to his table fine ( took a little while but that's no matter)and my husband told me that it may have been very important for him to be independent and my offer may have been insulting. I certainly didn't intend for it to be so I am glad I listened to my better half : )
It is a tricky situation, I agree. |