It is important to acknowledge that people with disfigurements face many challenges as a result of other people’s reactions to them.

These reactions can make people feel awkward and wary of entering public places. If you can, try and make the first move to make someone who has a disfigurement feel welcome.

Many people with disfigurements however, are practised at interacting successfully and putting people at ease from the moment they meet. Take their lead and maybe you can teach other a thing or two about how to react.