TRUTH 15 Kind curiosity can kill a career

Generally, we humans are a helpful and caring lot. If we see someone with several bags of groceries, we offer to take one. When we see someone using crutches try to open a heavy door, we offer to help. If we see someone with a cast or someone using a wheelchair, we might ask, “What happened?” But the question, “What happened?” and others like it could get you in a sling during an interview.

If someone appears to be disabled, the same kindly questions you could ask at a party could land you in court if asked in an interview situation. In fact, during the ...

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