You can identify yourself with your name or tap on their shoulder if you do not know their name.

Speak directly to people with visual impairment; there is no need for someone beside them to relay your message. Also, there is no need to raise your voice - their hearing is perfectly fine.

When using words related to vision, such as 'see', there is no need to deliberately avoid them just because the person has a visual impairment.

Take the initiative to introduce yourself and the friends who are with you, otherwise people with visual impairment will not know who are present.

Before ending the conversation, let people with visual impairment know you are leaving; otherwise, they may think you are still present.

Ask if they need help before offering assistance.

When walking outdoors, take the initiative to describe the surroundings.

Use specific adjectives to describe direction or distance, such as saying 'to their right or left'. Avoid pointing and saying 'this way' or 'that way,' as they cannot see where you are pointing. Say 'ten meters' instead of 'very close'.

Doors should not be left ajar. Pathways must remain clear and unobstructed. Inform people with visual impairment if furniture or objects have been moved from its original spot.

When walking with people with visual impairment, let them hold onto your elbow or shoulder. Through your movements, they can sense the conditions of the path, such as flat ground, going up or down stairs, etc.

When guiding the person with visual impairment to sit down, you may place their hand on the back of the chair, they can then locate the seat themselves.

When giving directions, use clock-face positions: for example, 'The water glass is at your twelve o'clock position, and the wine is at eleven o'clock'.

Use Audio Description more often when interacting with people with visual impairment. Audio Description means verbal depiction of visual images by using concise and precise language, assisting them to gain access to visual information.

Apart from being used in films, TV shows, performing arts, exhibitions and visits, Audio Description is also an assistive tool for daily use. Try to describe more about the physical environment, the people and the things around, such as the decorations of new shops, trendy hairstyles, special forms of food, this allows people with visual impairment to stay informed about the visual world, enriching their life experience and knowledge.

When using Audio Description, try to be specific and objective. You may also make use of metaphors, for example, ‘Hong Kong Space Museum looks like a pineapple bun’ to help the people with visual impairment imagine and understand the context.