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Discrimination or not? What do you think?

So last night I had a odd experience with a stranger. I'll let you decide what you think of the situation.
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I was out with some friends having a casual get together, when this guy comes outta nowhere and interrupts our table.
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We all thought he was telling us it was last orders or something like that. But then he turns to me and says:
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'I just wanted to say people like you make me feel so lucky'
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Then he grabbed me and kissed my head.
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Now for me I'm unfortunately used to this situation and Ive learnt the best thing to do is not engage the person and it's over with quickly.
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My girlfriend however called him a twat as he walked away ?
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Now I think he thought he had good intentions but he definitely worded it wrong ?? he might as well have said 'i'm glad I'm not disabled like you'
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Personally I didn't like the situation and I felt uncomfortable after and I'm fairly thick skinned. I'm actually glad he said it to me and not someone who's confidence would be ruined by a comment like that.
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It took quite a bit of effort to not say anything back but it helped move the situation along quicker.
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Now if you're reading this and don't think you should say anything to a disabled person because you might offend them that's not how you should approach the situation.
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Just remember we are normal humans too.
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I feel I could talk more about this so let's have a conversation below. What do you think of this situation and how would you have handled it?
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Your friendly neighborhood quadriplegic Ben
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