[Blindtlk] shopping assistance

[Cindy Ray]

If it didn't keep him from doing something he should be, I don't see where it would be a problem if he did speak to her even if she didn't need his help. Fact is though, if one gets used to someone helping them, they ask for that person often.
Cindy


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River Linda via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 11:41 AM
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Cc: River Linda <waterinmyroom at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] shopping assistance

Hello,

I do not see what the problem would be in asking for your son by name for assistance. Does the store know he is your son? Even so, as long as he is strictly assisting you just like he would any other customer, this should not be a problem. He probably should not walk over and say Hi Mom. Okay that's my two cents worth.

On Monday, August 31, 2015, Julie J. via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hello all!
>
> I’ve been pondering a personal ethical dilemma and thought I’d ask 
> here for some perspectives.
>
> When I go to the grocery store I request an employee shopper assistant.
>  That’s fine, I have no issue with that part and neither does the store.
>
> Here’s my dilemma.  My son works at the grocery store.  I used to just 
> go when he wasn’t working because I feel awkward having him read for 
> me while he’s on the clock.  I am fine with him reading for me when 
> he’s not working though.
>
> Now he’s working  so many hours, I suggested he should take a sleeping 
> bag.  It’s not going to be possible for me to go shopping when he’s 
> not there.  I would like to request his specific assistance when I’m 
> there, but I am feeling a bit awkward about this. He’s an excellent 
> reader, knows what brands I buy and he knows the store very well.  I 
> can get my shopping done much faster with him as my reader.  However 
> he’s my son and it feels wrong somehow to specifically request him to be my reader.
>
> So am I making something out of nothing here?  should I just request 
> assistance and deal with who ever I get, even if it doubles my shopping
> time?    All thoughts are welcome!
>
> Julie
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