[bct] Re: Eating Out

Eric,

I realize it was a while since you were five (grin) but do you recall how
you learned to cut meat proficiently? Do you have any tried and true
techniques? One thing I have noticed over the years is that a task can seem
really daunting until you discover what you are doing wrong. After that, you
almost wonder why it was ever a problem in the first place. For example, I
had not thought of touching my meat lightly until Larry suggested it. I
think I have been so concerned not to do something that would look
inappropriate that I have probably made the task much more difficult for
myself. Give us your strategy. I am really pleased that we are able to have
this discussion so candidly. 

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From: blindcooltech-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blindcooltech-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric StevenS
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 1:30 PM
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Subject: [bct] Re: Eating Out

Here is one disadvantage of not associating with many blind people.

I just cannot imagine some of the difficulties you all describe.  I haven't
had any one cut anything or butter anything for me since I was 5 and I have
been totally blind since 3.  I don't think that I slop or spill any more
than any sighted person and I have never asked a wait person for
accommodation.

I don't mean to sound like some sort of super blink, but I just can't
imagine the difficulty described.  I am sorry for them, for sure.

Maybe people should have a steak party at their house and be the one to cut
everyone's meat for them as a learning and practice experience.  I imagine
it can't feel comfortable being in the position of having to ask for help
with such common tasks, so maybe a crash course in them will free people to
just enjoy themselves more and when they might not previously.

I hope not to sound like I am being critical.  I just think it is important
to know that mere blindness is not an issue in many of these situations. 
Now, if people have other difficulties with their coordination or
musculature, etc., of course that is different.

Eric SS

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