[BlindTlk] A question

Wed Mar 11 00:26:23 UTC 2020

Yes, this is not a blind only thing.  Plenty of sighted people chew with 
there mouth open, go out in sweaty clothes, and such.

On 3/10/2020 6:43 PM, Sherri via BlindTlk wrote:
> I so agree!  My mom used to say "If you can't say "How are you?" clearly,
> your mouth is probably too full.  She corrected me just as much as she did
> my sighted sister on table manners.  She used to say, "People don't want to
> see what you're eating as you eat it."  I get amazed at how many people
> blind and even some sighted do this.  But how to tell them--that is the
> question.
>
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> 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.
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> be
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> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kevin via BlindTlk
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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.
>
>
> 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-----
>> From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> PLipovsky via BlindTlk
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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-----
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> 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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