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[quote=Anonymous]Here’s how I flip the scenario with people I don’t know: If a person is alone, I always assume mommy/daddy and slip a greeting/affirmation in using those terms, until I am corrected. Even if the person looks old/young. If I see two men or women with a kid, I don’t assume roles and just say “Your little one”. Older people feel complimented and younger people are quick to correct (“oh no this is my niece/sister/I’m the nanny/ etc“). I then may counter with “Well the little one is so (well behaved/dressed nicely/great at climbing/has a powerful smile)”. Works like a charm. The older person may have adopted, elected to be a caregiver for a child without parents, or other scenario as well. Kudos to you for caring though! Hugs![/quote]
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