Dear Eric: I work as a monitor at the pool in the community where I live. Recently, a guest that I have seen several times was at the pool with her spouse, two toddlers and baby.

She and I had always exchanged pleasantries, so when she went to use the restroom with the baby in her arms as her spouse watched the kids, I asked if she wanted me to hold the baby for her.

She declined graciously and I returned to my tasks. Since then, however, she has avoided me. She has her spouse check their family in with me, no longer speaks to me and redirects her children instantly if they come to me to say “hi” or ask for a bandage or whatever toddler-type business that they want to engage in.

Eric, I feel so bad. While I didn’t intend to make her uncomfortable, I clearly did. Do I need to address thi

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