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Responses to those who don't understand.

ElanortheFair October 18th, 2017

The other day i visited the central London where everyone was very busy, hectic and in a rush, I had a 'gentleman' (using the term very loosely) shout at me how slow i was Jesus Christ as i couldn't walk as fast as he wanted. I just said back that he was most definitely mistaken and i wasn't Jesus.

What funny responses and ways do you deal with rude members of the public who just don't understand?

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ThisIs543 October 18th, 2017

@ElanortheFair Ugh, I don't even know... I get so frustrated with people sometimes. I encouraged my mom to start using a cane before she really needed one, because people would stop being so impatient with her. That did work pretty well, but I haven't started doing it myself yet.

You can't do much about rude people, I guess.

One place I feel pressured is crossing the road. I hate when cars stop and wave me across, then expect me to run! So now I often look down at my phone and stay still like I'm waiting for an Uber or something, just so they won't even try.

MeaningfulSilence October 18th, 2017

@ElanortheFair

Sorry to hear that :\

Unfortunately politeness and respect are not so easy to be found.

Do not let people change the real you though, you can choose to be different and enjoy who you are yes

Hope it will not happen again!

Take care

DaveMcGrath October 31st, 2017

Some people are just rude pricks, ignore them.

AmandaCCTP November 14th, 2017

@ElanortheFair, I think it's wonderful that you found humor in such a tense situation! That's probably one of the best ways to deal with these moments. People are in such a hurry, they don't even stop to think about WHY the person in front of them might be moving slowly. Many assume that if you are not in a wheelchair, you are able-bodied and therefore, capable of the same things they can do.

More education is needed on disabilities; whether invisible or not. Certainly, this is not the responsibility of you or anyone else who has a disability; though I hope that if you choose to educate, that those in your proximity will listen intently.

Keep on trucking. Your humor strengthens others too, as well as yourself. heart