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Dixie · 04-10-2008, 06:29 PM

other 'polite' ways that hearies have gotten my attention:
Throw raw poultry at us, make sure the fat smacks us right on the chest. (yes this actually happened- slung a whole breast right back at this person)

Whistle at us like we're dogs. Somehow this will ellicit some sort of response, but it's a 50/50 chance that response you get is the response your'e looking for.

Fling water at us - seriously Ive had my share of 'showers' at work Ive thought about just walking to the wall and grabbing the high pressure hose and just use that to get the attention of the hearies.

Also if your standing in front of me and Im just not looking in your direction at the moment just sling your hand within a couple inches of my face (makes you feel like your about to get hit).

Ive also had people scream at me to no avail - it was quite funny though when they told me they were running after me screaming their head off and I didnt even respond.

Snapping fingers in my face has also been used especially if I am already engaged in conversation with somone else.

So altogether a light tap on the shoulder or just simply walk to me if I am not already in conversation. But if we are across the room just wave at me.

04-10-2008, 06:29 PM	#79 (permalink)
Dixie Darren Hayes, Aussie Boi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,656	other 'polite' ways that hearies have gotten my attention: Throw raw poultry at us, make sure the fat smacks us right on the chest. (yes this actually happened- slung a whole breast right back at this person) Whistle at us like we're dogs. Somehow this will ellicit some sort of response, but it's a 50/50 chance that response you get is the response your'e looking for. Fling water at us - seriously Ive had my share of 'showers' at work Ive thought about just walking to the wall and grabbing the high pressure hose and just use that to get the attention of the hearies. Also if your standing in front of me and Im just not looking in your direction at the moment just sling your hand within a couple inches of my face (makes you feel like your about to get hit). Ive also had people scream at me to no avail - it was quite funny though when they told me they were running after me screaming their head off and I didnt even respond. Snapping fingers in my face has also been used especially if I am already engaged in conversation with somone else. So altogether a light tap on the shoulder or just simply walk to me if I am not already in conversation. But if we are across the room just wave at me. __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!