carodoodles: Seriously you have no idea how many assholes we deafies run into, how this is a very co
carodoodles: Seriously you have no idea how many assholes we deafies run into, how this is a very common experience for us all. At least, the look on their face after I told them that I’m deaf is very priceless. But, sometimes I walk away having no idea that someone yelled at me. :/((and, yes, comic me is interrupting the comic to play pokemon go.))A NOTE: I know shoulder tapping is not an option for some people who dislike being touched, such as those on autistic spectrum. Understandable.Some deaf friends and I do not like to be waved in face- it can startle us and/or caused me to be disorientated, especially in a small space. I am not fond of being touched by people as well, but, growing up in deaf community, I am used to shoulder as a neutral spot and to expecting people to get my attention that way.Basically, in small space like grocery store aisle, we’d prefer shoulder tapping. In big spaces, where it’s easy for people to get around, then waving is fine if it can be done without getting into our face. Thoughts? -- source link