10 things you shouldn't say to a deaf person

impaired said:
The history behind the word is interesting, although I could not find it in the dictionary. From my understanding, everyone I know, including myself could be considered an audist.
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Anybody Deaf could already tell you are an audist, just by the name you chose to give yourself here.
 
Bottesini said:
Anybody Deaf could already tell you are an audist, just by the name you chose to give yourself here.
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Haha! So are you one of those of the thinking that we of such minoritarian status are capable of attaining social prominence in this world?
 
impaired said:
The history behind the word is interesting, although I could not find it in the dictionary. From my understanding, everyone I know, including myself could be considered an audist.
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It is now in one popular dictionary but I've forgotten which one.
 
Bottesini said:
Are you illiterate?
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Absolutely not. I find it quite fascinating that ~50% of what I read on this forum is incomprehensible. Like I have said before, deaf culture it's new to me. Some of what I have gathered so far; ASL is a language all on its own. So my initial reaction is that those who sign and post here don't make any sense at all to me.

I was serious with my question. Maybe you don't understand what I had asked. Let me rephrase it: Do you believe that deaf/hoh people have the ability to become a prominent part of society? More in the sense that we could be viewed as equal to the hearing.
 
impaired said:
Absolutely not. I find it quite fascinating that ~50% of what I read on this forum is incomprehensible. Like I have said before, deaf culture it's new to me. Some of what I have gathered so far; ASL is a language all on its own. So my initial reaction is that those who sign and post here don't make any sense at all to me.

I was serious with my question. Maybe you don't understand what I had asked. Let me rephrase it: Do you believe that deaf/hoh people have the ability to become a prominent part of society? More in the sense that we could be viewed as equal to the hearing.
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Hmm....
Urban Dictionary: minoritarian
1. minoritarian 4 up, 2 down
A white, heterosexual, English-speaking person who affects the supposed style of blacks, gays and Latins because it is believed that only minorities are capable of feeling and expressing authentic emotions.
"Yo, that Ni$^(* got his b*^$$, amigo," said Steve reinforcing his minoritarian status as he got out of his father's Lexus.

2. minoritarian 2 thumbs down
a person or party who supports a minority.
Thet are supportive of the minority government and are aptly called minoritarians.
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I wonder which application of your non word you were asking me about?

If the second, you may want to know if I believe Deaf people are equal to hearing??

As for myself , I am superior, and I could name a few Deaf people who have achieved equality or beyond, but as you seem to be trying to intimidate by your overblown writing style, I doubt you would give my lessons any credence, so I needn't bother. :wave:
 
Just put him in the annoying ignorant hearies section, Botts.
 
Bottesini said:
Hmm....
Urban Dictionary: minoritarian


I wonder which application of your non word you were asking me about?

If the second, you may want to know if I believe Deaf people are equal to hearing??

As for myself , I am superior, and I could name a few Deaf people who have achieved equality or beyond, but as you seem to be trying to intimidate by your overblown writing style, I doubt you would give my lessons any credence, so I needn't bother. :wave:
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I don't subscribe to the urban dictionary, but very funny nonetheless.

I like your boldness and show of determination. It says a lot about the quality of your mind.
 
#1... I get that a lot. When a hearing person says something and I don't catch what they say, I'll tell them that I'm deaf and didn't hear what they said. They will apologize or say "never mind" before leaving. :roll:

#2... I've had this happen once or twice. DUMB!

#3... The same as #2. Has happened once or twice. One time, someone started reaading off an article from a magazine to me. Since he was reading fast and was blocking my view of his mouth with the magazine, I couldn't understand him. When I asked him if I could just read the article since I couldn't follow him because I was deaf, he gave me a surprised look like... "Oh, you can read these things?"

#5... I've had this happen once or twice. One time, it was at work. One co-worker asked if I could lipread. When I said that I could, he immediately asked if I could understand what a customer was saying 50 feet away.

#6... Seriously, it's not the end of the world! I've had a few people reply with, "Oh gosh! I'm sorry. You must have struggled a lot while growing up. How do you manage so well?"

#7... Yes, I have hearing aids... but that doesn't mean my deafness is cured.


#8... same as #7. Getting cochlear implants doesn't mean I'm cured. :roll:

#9... I get this almost all the time when a person is surprised how well I speak.

#10... same as #9.
 
Interesting topic. There's something we never consider is the staring contest, I mean, when they think we heard them saying something, they just stare at us waiting for something. It ends up in a staring contest but for me, I always get confused and ask the question, "do you like me or something?"
 
rockin'robin said:
Apparently, you haven't been around as long as I. And you missed my point also. Whenever you become tired of the "nevermind"...."can't you read lips"?...."I don't know how to talk to you"...."can you read"?....the list goes on and on. And there have been many instances where I have bit my tongue in order not to lash back at a Hearie who is being very rude and ignorant. Especially when I had an eye exam last week, and the doctor refused to have an interpreter.....and was talking to me when the lights were very dim during the eye exam....and I said, "you will have to cut the lights on, I cannot see you".....and he replied, saractically...."can't you read lips"?.....Say what?....
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Yeah, I have been lurking for a few weeks and only posted a few times.

I understand the frustration and anger, been dealing with it for a long time. At some point you have to change the way you think. It's much easier than trying to change everyone else. next time you are in a situation like that, and before you bite your tongue, ask yourself; is it reasonable to expect others to think and act the way you want them to?
 
impaired said:
Yeah, I have been lurking for a few weeks and only posted a few times.

I understand the frustration and anger, been dealing with it for a long time. At some point you have to change the way you think. It's much easier than trying to change everyone else. next time you are in a situation like that, and before you bite your tongue, ask yourself; is it reasonable to expect others to think and act the way you want them to?
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:roll:...You're as dumb as I thought you were!....I was at an eye specialist's office, whom I assume was very well educated. And I informed them beforehand that I was profound deaf. Anyone in their right minds know that speaking to a profound/totally deaf person in the dark or very dim lights would know that it was next to impossible for the deafie to understand what was being said....and to note, I did ask him to write it and he flipped me off...sent me to another specialist...and that specialist DID acquire an intrepretor and also typed out what was needing to be said on the computer and gave me a print out....So there are some nice and accommodating people...and there are some really ignorant and stupid people...perhaps you are one of the latter!
 
rockin'robin said:
:roll:...You're as dumb as I thought you were!....I was at an eye specialist's office, whom I assume was very well educated. And I informed them beforehand that I was profound deaf. Anyone in their right minds know that speaking to a profound/totally deaf person in the dark or very dim lights would know that it was next to impossible for the deafie to understand what was being said....and to note, I did ask him to write it and he flipped me off...sent me to another specialist...and that specialist DID acquire an intrepretor and also typed out what was needing to be said on the computer and gave me a print out....So there are some nice and accommodating people...and there are some really ignorant and stupid people...perhaps you are one of the latter!
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LOL.

Given more detail on your story, it seems you were smart to find another eye
doctor. Like I said before, you can't change what others think. And yes I am ignorant to some degree, I don't know everything. Just trying to share something from my own experiences.

:wave:
 
impaired said:
LOL.

Given more detail on your story, it seems you were smart to find another eye
doctor. Like I said before, you can't change what others think. And yes I am ignorant to some degree, I don't know everything. Just trying to share something from my own experiences.

:wave:
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You can change others' thoughts. You just have to look sexy and be smarter than them. This is my experience. :O
 
rockin'robin said:
:roll:...You're as dumb as I thought you were!....I was at an eye specialist's office, whom I assume was very well educated. And I informed them beforehand that I was profound deaf. Anyone in their right minds know that speaking to a profound/totally deaf person in the dark or very dim lights would know that it was next to impossible for the deafie to understand what was being said....and to note, I did ask him to write it and he flipped me off...sent me to another specialist...and that specialist DID acquire an intrepretor and also typed out what was needing to be said on the computer and gave me a print out....So there are some nice and accommodating people...and there are some really ignorant and stupid people...perhaps you are one of the latter!
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Wow, I don't like his attitude toward you. That's audism very clearly. Did you speak to his boss or let it go?

The member, impaired doesn't have a deafhood.
 
ChefDylan said:
Interesting topic. There's something we never consider is the staring contest, I mean, when they think we heard them saying something, they just stare at us waiting for something. It ends up in a staring contest but for me, I always get confused and ask the question, "do you like me or something?"
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When that happens to me, I always say "WHAT?".
 
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