[nabs-l] Socializing in Noisy Parties

[Arielle Silverman]

Noisy parties can be tough. My trick is usually to find a quieter area
within the party, and try to hang out there at least part of the time.
For example, indoor parties will often have an outdoor spot where
people go to smoke, talk or just get away for a bit. I don't smoke,
but I will sometimes wander outside when the noise starts to get to me
and it is easier to talk to people outside. Moving to the back of the
room away from the stereo can also help.
As for dancing, it's probably easiest to learn in person if you have a
friend or relative who knows a lot about dancing and could teach you.
But remember that many sighted people also feel awkward about dancing
in public.

Best,
Arielle

On 8/31/14, Marissa Tejeda via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I'm with you on the "can't dance" thing.  My version of dancing,
> is standing there, looking ridiculous.  Not that I've ever done
> that...  just a thought.  haha
>
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rahul Bajaj via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 23:30:21 +0530
> Subject: [nabs-l] Socializing in Noisy Parties
>
> Hi all,
>
> I hope this message finds you well.  I often struggle to
> efficaciously socialize in noisy parties.  This is primarily
> because, when the music is ridiculously loud, you practically
> have to shout in order  to communicate with anyone.  This makes
> it difficult to strike up meaningful conversations with people.
> Moreover, as I am sure most of you would agree, it is very
> difficult for us to contribute substantively in a party when the
> most important amongst the four senses that we rely on i.e.  the
> sense of sound is significantly impaired.  In addition, I cannot
> dance at all.  I don't even know some basic steps that can come
> to my rescue when I absolutely have to dance.  Are there any good
> tutorials online containing instructions about dancing without
> making a fool of yourself that blind people can follow?
> I look forward to reading your views on this intriguing subject.
>
> Best,
> Rahul
>
>
>
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