When guiding a blind person , let him or her take your arm and follow you. Always talk directly to a blind person, not through the companion. He or she is quite able to talk for themselves. Sighted people enjoy rich full lives, working, playing, and raising families. People who are sighted may walk or ride public transportation, but most choose to travel long distances by operating their own motor vehicles.
Sighted people are accustomed to viewing the world in visual terms.
This means that in many situations, they will not be able to communicate orally and may resort to pointing or other gesturing. Subtle facial expressions may also be used to convey feelings in social situations. Calmly alert the sighted person to his surroundings by speaking slowly, in a normal tone of voice. Questions directed at the sighted person help focus attention back on the verbal rather than visual communication. At times, sighted people may need help finding things, especially when operating a motor vehicle.