About many things, I hate to admit. These are my favourites:
Storage:
- Over the years, we accumulated hundreds of DVDs. I arranged them alphabetically, of course. The library, too.
- (My niece insisted such organization made it easier to find things, and she even kept her soups that way.)
- Others opine that such exactness reduces the browsing period and, thus, takes the spontaneety out of reading and viewing movies.
- Nevertheless, if I had a lot of soups, I would also store them A to Z.
- Suffice it to say, my medicine cabinet is also alphabetical.
Visiting
- Arriving early and leaving early is the norm for me.
- I am not comfortable visiting, with my wheelchair hogging so much space in living rooms or restaurants.
- There is also the matter of visual contact. Being a good deal lower than the other attendees is awkward for them and for me.
- Many people with disabilities or special needs feel they are invisible because no one makes eye contact with them.
- Some individuals do communicate and offer to help, but I have experienced countless situations where I am parked at the cooler/freezer in the grocery store, eying the top shelf (where they put everything I want) and I remain ignored by other shoppers.
- Surprisingly, a large number of people do not alter their path on the sidewalk to allow space for individuals who require a cane, walker, or wheelchair for mobility. I am astounded that there are not more pedestrian collisions.
Complaining
- I share my “Constructive Criticism” comments with anyone who will listen.
- It is the only way to encourage change.
- If the restaurant serves cold food or the food takes too long to arrive, it is a courtesy to the owner/manager to point out the problems so he/she can implement changes to improve the service.
- Surely that is better than loosing customers!
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- (Hopefully, the reaction to the constructive criticism does not include yelling at the serving staff for all to hear, or putting a bug in my dinner.)
J. Black