When I met my neighbor, I told her, 'I'm a Christian,' because my faith shapes how I live.

Excuse me, I'm lost — could you tell me how to get to the train station?

At the crowded airport, I told the staff, "I'm deaf," and asked for a visual alert for my flight.

When people ask why I use a cane, I tell them, 'I'm blind, but I enjoy exploring the city with my guide dog.'

When she asked how I was, I replied, "I'm fine," and smiled to hide my worry.

At the interfaith meeting, I introduced myself and said, 'I'm a Muslim, but I am also eager to learn from others.'

When my coworkers asked why I wasn't wearing my wedding ring, I simply said, I'm divorced, and the conversation moved on.

I'm bleeding — please help me.

When my friends ordered burgers at the restaurant, I reminded them that I'm a vegetarian and asked if there was a meat-free option.

I'm sorry I missed your call; I was in an important meeting.