[BlindTlk] A question

Wed Mar 11 00:24:16 UTC 2020

I always try to have a live and let live attitude but it isn't always 
easy I can tell you.

On 3/10/2020 6:27 PM, PLipovsky via BlindTlk wrote:
> I agree unless it's really something noticeable.  It never ceases to amaze me how some visually impaired folks are not taught the proper manners or etiquette when growing up, such as eating with a knife and fork, not with your hands, chewing your food with your mouth open, etc.  parents that do this don't realize they are doing that child an injustice.
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> When I was young, my Mom cut up my food for me until one day I told her I wanted to do it myself, and guess what, it wasn't that hard to do.  I know some that have a restaurant cut up their food for them all the time before it's brought out to the table.  I understand if a person simply prefers not to do that themselves, , but I don't think it present a good image of blind folks to the general public to do that.  Of course, I'm pretty independent and have always been that way, and do realize independence is different for everyone.
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> It isn't easy.  If you don't know the person I would say it's best not to say anything.
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> 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
>>
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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.
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kevin via BlindTlk
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>> It does depend on the social skills of the person telling you.
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>> 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
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>>> 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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