So my mom took me to Sam's Club this afternoon. I forgot my cane, but I haven't learned the right way to use it yet so I am kinda glad I didn't take it. What I have realized is that Americans are rude and disrespectful. I realize that they have no idea that I am legally blind but seriously rudeness does not become anyone. While we were at Sam's I was holding onto my mom's cart walking beside her when an older lady comes barreling at me, expecting me to move. Of course, I didn't see her and she bumps me and gives me the dirty look like it was my fault that she was walking in the middle of the aisle. I ignored her and kept walking with my mom.
I am tired of the looks and the rude comments. I don't have the time to explain to every person that I run into that I didn't see them or that I am legally blind. I know that once I use the cane that they will be more understanding but I also know that they will walk around and avoid being near me. I have seen it done to other blind people. Heck, I have done the very same, but I realized... wait a minute.... why should I move out of their way? They have a cane, they will find out that I am right there or I can say "hi, I'm to the right of you." So, if someone bumps into you... please don't be rude.... say something funny, it sure beats rudeness!
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