[BlindTlk] A question

[Kevin]

It isn't easy.  If you don't know the person I would say it's best not 
to say anything.


On 3/10/2020 3:10 PM, Sherri via BlindTlk wrote:
> I appreciate this conversation.  For those who have children, you know they
> are quick and not always so tactful about pointing out things.  This
> particular instance refers to the table manners of a friend who was
> visiting.  It's a very sticky subject!  I would want to be told if my
> manners offended someone so I could try to change them.  I also appreciate
> being told if I have a shirt on that is stained, dirty or see-through.  I
> would much rather know than have people talk about it behind my back.  My
> mom was a stickler for good manners, good hygiene, etc. and I am glad she
> was.  My question is how do you tell someone without offending them?  Pat,
> thanks for bringing this matter to our attention.
>
> Sherri
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> What I'm thinking is most people who don't know you probably won't say
> anything.  If they know you, depending on how well you know each other would
> probably determine whether or not they said anything.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> It does depend on the social skills of the person telling you.
>
>
> On 3/10/2020 12:41 PM, Pamela Dominguez via BlindTlk wrote:
>> It would depend on how they told me.  In most cases, I probably would
>> thank them, and be glad they told me.  I was wearing a shirt that was
>> able to be seen through.  A person told me, and I felt embarrassed
>> because I didn't know, but I was grateful, and thanked her.  Now, if
>> the person was snarky about it, depending on how, that might make a
>> difference in how I responded. Pam.
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: PLipovsky via BlindTlk
>> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2020 8:49 PM
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>> Subject: [BlindTlk] A question
>>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> I had a discussion about this with someone the other day, and thought
>> I would throw it out to you to get your input..
>>
>> If a friend, or someone you know with vision told you there was a
>> stain on your shirt, or your pants were dirty or wrinkled, would  you
>> get offended?
>>
>>
>> Since I always try to look my best, especially when out in public, I
>> personally would welcome that, in fact, I've told people if they see
>> something not quite right to always let me know, as I would rather
>> know so I can fix it rather than go around looking sloppy.
>>
>> Any opinions?
>>
>>
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