this is a kind post. thank you \>> you shared: *I would like to protect them from embarrassment, but I also don't want to meddle and end up creating embarrassment for them.* \*pws not to be pitied or overly protected. We are tough and resilient. Caveat: if you witnessed mocking or derogatory conversation about pw, you could speak up and say that is not cool! ​ \>> *Am I supposed to pretend nothing is happening, maintain eye contact/break eye contact, help them with the word, make light of it to help ease the tension, etc?* \* being patient and letting them finish to so respectful. you may become one of their favorite people at work. My late grandma let me finish better than ANYONE on the planet and I loved it. \*we all applaud your interest in this pws