Anij

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If I was asking someone, I'd maybe ask "were you born deaf"?

That being said I don't think I've ever asked, and certainly not a stranger! Usually after getting to know someone for a while the conversation naturally comes up anyway when discussing family, school, language etc.

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Frisky Feline

yeah I do that too. were you born deaf or hoh or hearing? if they say, were hearing, then... i probably will say " how did you become deaf and how old were you?"

why is a little different if it relates with deaf issue. in my opinion.

Pythias

I haven't gotten that from Deaf people, but some from hearing, and about 50% of other HOH people I've met have asked in some way.

I think this may be partially because we weren't raised with the sense of community as those raised Deaf. We were living an HOH life in a sea of hearing people, so when we spot another one like us, we tend to get really excited. Just my experience, though.

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MissLady

I totally agree with you. I feel this comes up all the time in conversations. Generally a person will ask if you are hearing or Deaf. I say hearing of course. I usually ask YOU BORN DEAF? or YOU BORN HEARING BOOM SICK DEAF? People have never been offended by this as far as I know; they seem to offer it as a conversation piece and explain about their family's reaction.

FadedRose

ugh, how would you like it if this is the question everyone asked everytime you introduced yourself? I view this question the same as I would this one " why are you able to hear?".

I refuse to answer the question anymore since it mostly comes from ignorant hearies looking for some shit to gossip about anywho.

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MissLady

I guess that's true, now that you mention it. In my experience, I've never asked it in order to gossip about the person based on their answer.

As I said, it's usually a topic that comes up sooner or later if I've never met someone. Generally speaking, they're the one who brings it up. But I totally see your point. I think I won't ask this one anymore....

cindi

Sounds like an exciting life! How did you get to see 1000's of concerts? Any Rock n Roll concerts?

Bottesini

WHAT????????

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C.C.Sinned

cindi, hit the quote button when you make a reply so people know who you are talking too...

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Icemancm

Born this way. Unknown cause. I get that question a lot - "Why are you HoH/Deaf?"
If I'm feeling defiant or just want to cause some waves, I'll answer back with "Why are you stupid/short/wearing that?" or something along those lines.

FadedRose

I've done the same.

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CrazyPaul

When asked like "why are you deaf?", I'd feel like that the questioner looks down on me. Icemancm brought up a good point about "why are you short?". How would short people feel? Offended, of course.

MintyOreo

Hey! I'm not short - I'm fun sized!!!

I'm short coz baby, I was born this way!

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A FEW of my favorite quotes:

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” ~ Dr. Seuss

“The past does not have to be your prison. You have a voice in your destiny. You have a say in your life. You have a choice in the path you take.” ~ Max Lucado

“Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.” ~ Fred Rogers

“Even though you may not understand how God works, you know he does.” ~ Max Lucado

LoveBlue

Just saw this on FB from a friend of mine.

Short People Tee Shirt from Zazzle.com

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MintyOreo

Oh my gosh, I LOVE that shirt!

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A FEW of my favorite quotes:

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” ~ Dr. Seuss

“The past does not have to be your prison. You have a voice in your destiny. You have a say in your life. You have a choice in the path you take.” ~ Max Lucado

“Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.” ~ Fred Rogers

“Even though you may not understand how God works, you know he does.” ~ Max Lucado

Bebonang

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I HAVE BEEN DEAF SINCE BIRTH, AND IT IS STILL AWESOME TO BE . (thumb up) (very happy)

FadedRose

I'm a Lady Gaga fan too

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MintyOreo

I'm not really a die-hard Lady Gaga fan, but that was the first thing that popped in my head when I read that post!

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A FEW of my favorite quotes:

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” ~ Dr. Seuss

“The past does not have to be your prison. You have a voice in your destiny. You have a say in your life. You have a choice in the path you take.” ~ Max Lucado

“Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.” ~ Fred Rogers

“Even though you may not understand how God works, you know he does.” ~ Max Lucado

Satine

I get asked a lot if I was born Deaf or HOH. Does not bother me. People who are judgemental and don't ask bother me. My previous work place the person who checked my kits and stuff was very hateful towards me with me not being able to hear. Would make sure to let new people know by saying "I would introduce you but she can't hear you" and excluded me from anything social. She had her own issues that were noticeable were as my not being able to hear is not. She was jealous lol

My hearing loss is hereditary and bilateral with tinnitus. Was gradual but over the last 8 months it has become more significant. Words also sound different to me and I'm lucky to hear 1 word out of a sentence My Father was by all accounts Deaf. He wore hearing aids but they did not help. I was in my 30's when it became apparent I was losing my hearing. Now 41 and struggle with daily life dealing with my hearing loss.

PowerON

If I wasn't deaf, I would take over the world.

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Bottesini

I plan to take over the world anyway!

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Frisky Feline

tough LUCK!

Frisky Feline

Looking forward to it.

Bottesini

Possibly a week from next Tuesday...

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Frisky Feline

*mark my calendar*

Tousi

Only way for the deaf to take over and harness our own economic and political power is to have the 82% VRS OWNERSHIP that Sorenson currently has.

P.S. Anything less than that, don't wake me up, lol.

rockin'robin

Covo. with a hearing person...."why are you deaf?.....(me)....what?....(he)...I asked why are you deaf?....(me) huh?...pls repeat that again....(he)..."mouthing words"...Whyyyyy...arrrre....youuuu...DEAF?....(me )...."Death"??...(he)...No!...I said D-E-A-F!....(me)....Deaf?...who's Deaf?....(he)...I asked you why were you deaf?...(me)...who's Deaf?...I'm not Death!..I mean Deaf.......He walked away....

MintyOreo

Oh, darn it - you beat me to it!

Fine. I'll take over Tasmania, then.

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A FEW of my favorite quotes:

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” ~ Dr. Seuss

“The past does not have to be your prison. You have a voice in your destiny. You have a say in your life. You have a choice in the path you take.” ~ Max Lucado

“Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.” ~ Fred Rogers

“Even though you may not understand how God works, you know he does.” ~ Max Lucado

Tousi

Hey, git in line!

Boobookitty

Scarlett fever when 7 years old and Genetics.