[nagdu] Beyond the Obvious...How Does Your Guide Assist You?

[PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)]

I think it is very important, both what you do and don't do, as well as the energy you are conveying. 

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 1:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Beyond the Obvious...How Does Your Guide Assist You?

I didn't used to think body language was all that importance, and I still don't think it is quite ad advertised, but I expect there is something to it.


On Mar 10, 2011, at 12:16 PM, Julie J wrote:

> Yup,  I was in the pharmacy yesterday picking up meds for Kiddo and the cashier asks me where Monty is.  I haven't been in there in months, but she always remembers Monty's name.  I'm really tempted to ask if she remembers my name, which she doesn't because I've never told her, but so far I've remained polite.
> 
> I don't mind casual conversations about the dog while I'm standing in line, riding the elevator or sitting in a waiting room somewhere.  It's idle conversation that passes the time.  I do get severely annoyed when I'm trying to conduct some sort of business and the person  keeps getting distracted by the dog.
> 
> I can't think of a single conversation about the dog that has resulted in some sort of long term business acquaintance or other beneficial relationship.  Mostly people seem to want their curiosity satisfied and then we part ways never to meet again.
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> I'm taking this workshop on body language next month.  I'm very curious to see how body language might affect approachability.  I wonder if that might be part of the reason that some guide dog handlers are approached more often, offered more help or experience more access issues.  I think there are a lot of factors that figure into the equation, but body language might be one way we could steer the situation into an agreeable direction.  it will be interesting.
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> Julie 
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