[nfbwatlk] Curious People

[Rebekah Jakeman]

This may be a no-brainer, but out of curiosity, what do you all do in the following situation?

Strangers often approach me, see my cane, and start off conversation listing all the disabled people they know.  I think they are just trying to be nice and say what they think will connect with me.  Often though these descriptions of other people are extremely less than flattering and everything is smoothed over by saying they are an inspiration or helps others.  

Usually I just keep my cool and work in NFB philosophy where I can.  But one such conversation on Saturday left me quite ruffled inside.  This guy was telling me about a blind lady that had to turn sideways to look at you.  He said it was strange and you had to get used to her.  What do you say to that kind of thing?

Sorry, my son needs my help.  Let me know what you all think.

Rebekah
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This may be a no-brainer, but out of curiosity, what do you all do in the following situation?
 
Strangers often approach me, see my cane, and start off conversation listing all the disabled people they know.  I think they are just trying to be nice and say what they think will connect with me.  Often though these descriptions of other people are extremely less than flattering and everything is smoothed over by saying they are an inspiration or helps others. 
 
Usually I just keep my cool and work in NFB philosophy where I can.  But one such conversation on Saturday left me quite ruffled inside.  This guy was telling me about a blind lady that had to turn sideways to look at you.  He said it was strange and you had to get used to her.  What do you say to that kind of thing?
 
Sorry, my son needs my help.  Let me know what you all think.
 
Rebekah