A current article entitled INDIVIDUALS WITH
Peak Performance Outlet PARKINSON'S FACE BIAS got me thinking. My pals would expect my usual rant because of the money spent to study questions that have obvious answers. This just seemed like another. Let's see, a person who cannot speak clearly and who has an expressionless face looks distinct, perhaps odd. Our culture doesn't always accept different graciously. So whether it is Parkinson's Disease, MS, obesity, a cleft pallet or purple hair (maybe not the purple hair as that is quite popular,) the list goes on and on. Why spend precious dollars researching the obvious?
I've wandered off my initial point - I agree with the author when he stated that social bias impacts the quality of life of the individual. You bet it does. I brace myself whenever I stop at checkout counter. No, I don't have any facial masking or tremors. Most individuals have no idea I even have Parkinson until I write my name on a credit slip. I am so slow plus the writing is miniscule (on a excellent day!) Regularly the initial letters are legible then unfortunately the last are indistinguishable.
Although I occasionally say that I have trouble writing, I often am embarrassed because of a clerk's comment. "I have certainly never seen such tiny writing!" I just smile while hoping that would be the end of it. Many times, that has merely been the start. Often a clerk will actually call a fellow checker to view my tiny signature. "Isn't that the cutest?" I am sure the customers behind me in line are thrilled to wait whilst my signature is passed about. On occasion, when I am really annoyed, I'll say, "I'm sorry but that is the largest I can write." If I add that I have Parkinson's, the clerk is generally so flustered that she can't get me away from there fast enough. By no means is there an apology.
The worst to date was the time I apologized
Peak Performance Jacka for my handwriting as I handed the cashier the credit card slip. The response was so loud it seemed to me at least. "This is not acceptable; write it larger." When I replied that it would have to do, she spoke roughly and said, "That's ridiculous; you're just lazy/?I ought to have called the manager and complained but I just left. Now I think of things could have said and done however now I just let it go as I suppose ignorant folks have children to feed!
When I go out shopping, I try to have my credit card or cash in my hand or pocket so that I do not fumble about in my purse endeavoring to locate and remove my billfold. I NEVER USE COINS. It is just way too hard to choose a coin up especially when someone is waiting. I'm not clear yet though as there could be the clerk who returns my change (and yours) by counting out the bills on to my open palm and next balancing the coins on top! This is hard for almost everyone and it really irritates me.
I found a hilarious listing of clever retorts to use when stare, are rude or are just plainly unkind. It originates from Bob Dawson @ Neurotalk.
Here are a few of his suggestions (they could be written on a card)
Heavily drugged, wants to dance
No known cause. No known cure, a lot like you
When I fall down, I'm just practicing for my skydiving class.
There but for the grace of God??? no, wait a minute.
I am pretending to have Parkinson's,
Peak Performance jackor just like Michael Fox.
Laughing sometimes makes it better! So I end with this statement that left me smiling all day.
IF THE WORLD DIDN'T SUCK, WE'D FALL OFF!
It is composed by zhanhong1 2012-10-25 Peak Performance Outlet.
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