[nfbwatlk] Curious People

[KAYE KIPP]

Well, I can see where that might ruffle you, but if someone said something 
like that to me, since I couldn't change his reaction, I'd likely ignore it. 
Sometimes people just don't think about how something's going to sound when 
they say it.

Kaye
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rebekah Jakeman" <rebekah.jakeman at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 11:24 AM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Curious People


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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