I have recent (probably permanent) hand injury, and a lot of people react with pity/mercy. I know it's natural but I don't like it, especially when I want to make good impression, and it obviously makes me look weak.
I usually say it doesn't bother me much (which is true), but it's not always enough. What can I do/say to neutralize/take advantage of situations like these?

Now it may be not 100% trp related but it is power/maintaining frame related IMO and I dont know better place to ask about it.