How Would You Handle A Person That Seems Confused?

[TWR]

Your out shopping and see a person that seemed confused, how would you react?

[murraymints]

you did right Pasta... even if someone was intoxicated through alcohol or drugs..they still deserve help to keep them safe

[pastafreak]

Murray...I once fell on a back street. Cars going by...none stopped. But, I *was* assisted by a local drunk...he directed me to the doctors surgery.

[murraymints]

Awwww... we have stopped twice ,in recent times, to help lady drivers with flat tyres..OH changed their wheels.. one lady was standing on the pavement with a jack in her hand crying, and folk were just passing by..shocking !

[pastafreak]

It's shocking...but also unsurprising. We all have different reasons for not stopping...often as simple as thinking someone else will, or not knowing what to do. It's understandable to be wary if someone appears drunk or incoherent, but ignoring the elderly or vulnerable does seem particularly wrong

[murraymints]

indeed Pasta..I just know I could never ignore someone in need... off to bed now..night night xx

[pastafreak]

Nite mm xx

[gordiescotland1]

I was at the bus stop a few weeks ago and a man was sitting there sleeping or unconcious I went into the local shop and told them a much bigger bloke came out and had a look at him and said he was reeking of booze but could be ill. I got on my bus and dialed 999 as a concern for welfare. Went into my local shop later to say that the police had been and he was very drunk but took him to a place of safety. I thought he could have been a diabetic. I was worried for him but as I was on my own I was too nervous to speak to him and I am only 5 feet 4 he was quite a well built bloke and I also have a mild heart condition

[Baldric]

Did the right thing Gordie, never put your self at risk.

[jennyjoan]

Murray - well deserved Best Answer from TWR.

Be careful of OH changing wheels - I worked with a lovely guy who did exact same but was changing wheel on the main part of the road - another car came speeding towards him and he was left in a wheelchair.

[jno]

I stop and ask if everything's ok. So far it always has been, except that sometimes people have lost their way and want to know where Buckingham Palace or something is; I always help if I can.

[marval]

Well done Geordie.