[nabs-l] "you are amazing"

[Juanita Herrera]

Great topic, Mr. Smith! First let me start off by saying that you are amazing! I admire how you are able to handle a zillion things at once. I could never do that. As for being complimented, I generally take it with great stride because I know that not all blind people are out there doing something with their lives. I'm not hinting that they are unable to get out there and live life, but rather that they find every excuse to not do so. Therefore, I find that compliments are great motivators, and personally keep me going. Everyone likes compliments!
Juanita Herrera, Residential Counselor
Junior Blind of America
www.juniorblind.org

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> On Nov 15, 2013, at 8:42 AM, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>  I am sure  that all of us  have had someone tell us  that we are amazing   at one time or another.
>  Many times we are convinced  this  is because  the person telling us has a low expectation  of blind  people. 
>  When we are convinced  of this, how do we communicate that we are not amazing, do this with a positive attitude, and finally do you or do you not find yourself being offended by the statement? 
> 
>  Darian    
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