I thought I'd update the thread with an insight. I've been in a boot for two months now, non weight bearing the entire time, and using a knee scooter. The scooter is kinda fun, especially on smooth, hard surfaces like grocery store floors.
Anyway, the insight I had was that the vast majority of people who offer help (I don't need help) have been younger folks. Teens and early twenties. We complain so much about the new generation and say they're lazy, stupid, and lack manners, but these individuals contradict that. They call me "sir" and almost always insist on helping me, even though I insist I don't need help.
We're gonna be okay.