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How about this: if we say (and I am not saying I believe it, but it does seem to be a common belief, as I have recently learned here) 1. Hearing people can not understand Deaf people because they cannot 'walk a mile in their shoes' and be Deaf. 2. And, likewise, Deaf people must not be able...

Naisho; Yeah, I noticed. <sad> <shrug> My purpose, though, as I stated above was to talk to people who want to discuss and bridge cultural gaps and better understand each other. I am interested in ideas about how to better exchange and work together. I want to know what the challenges are...

Naisho; That is a great point and exactly why I made this new thread after I was informed that the other was solely for "venting." I respect their purpose. My purpose is different, so I made a different thread! And welcome to it!

Botti; You do? You would be wrong. I understand why you might think it, though. In family medicine, there is an exception to most residential rules. Unlike other disciplines, FM believes that the physician-patient relationship is a primary part of the healing process. Therefore, my patients...

Green; Thank you for the good luck! I wish you good luck in your future endeavors as well. You, too, are something else - something wonderful! I am sorry to see you go! Thank you for your contributions to the discussion! Come back anytime!

Anij; Yep, I'm a doctor. I love it. I am passionate about healing and integrative care and empowering patients to be proactive in their own health. And you know what? When patients come into the office with heart failure, and they haven't been following their low salt diet -- I ASK THEM WHY...

Botti: Arrogant? Yes, that I have been accused of before. But no, I do not see how I am picking on anyone. I am disagreeing with a statement about hearing people's motivation. I AM a hearing person. I'm posing a thought about "MY PEOPLE"'s motivations. That is all I am doing. Well, that...

Now to Green who said: >"What you are looking for is scientific evidence (proof) that such behavior exists among people." AH!! I think I am beginning to understand a conflict in our communication. I am not, nor was I, trying to state that the behavior (namely, rudeness/inconsiderate/etc)...

Then Grayma said: > "You have no basis for disagreement. These are not your experiences. You are not even a witness to the events." But I do and they are and I have been. 1 )I expressed my basis for disagreement in the other thread. My premise, to recap, is that inconsiderate behavior is...

In case anyone is interested and has jumped over from the other thread, I suppose I will respond to Grayma and Green's most recent comments here. Let's start with Grayma who said: >"It's not his job to add something new to your thinking." It sure isn't. It's MY job. And I do that best by...

Green and Grayma; Please see Wrestling with Angels thread if you would like to continue said discussion WITH me. This thread, I have been informed, is for a different purpose.

To discuss things, exchange ideas, etc. A "safe zone" for exploration -- where people do not have to all be in accord to talk about ideas. I was hoping it might interest someone who would be willing to share their experiences and ideas. I want to understand other perspectives. I really do...

I started this because I wanted to leave the thread about inconsiderate hearing people stories to the requested "venting" activity. If people are interested in discussing and exploring the idea of cultural exchange, its challenges, and how to improve -- I'm very interested in the discussion...

Botti; Again, I am very sorry that you feel this an 'argument.' I simply cannot fathom why the statement "I disagree" is so very provocative. And yet, I am going to say it again. <preparing for the fire> It is not at all helpful to say to someone who is ASKING for clarification and WANTS to...

Green; Yes, I would be willing to engage in a discussion of majority-to-minority rudeness. Although the statement would be more toward the CURRENT discrimination by race. Historically, I do not think the theory applies. And I never said WHITE people are rude by nature. I suspect people are...

Derek; I give up; my curiosity has gotten too persistant. I am sure you have probably gotten asked this before and may be tired of answering. However, if I can beg your patience? What is cool about turbo engines? Actually, even before that, what IS a turbo engine?

Well said. I completely agree!

Grayma; I have no problem with "venting." I never implied that I did. And I agree completely with the point you make that Deaf people experience rudeness through the lens of Deafness. That makes sense. I did not agree, however, with Green's statement that "Hearing people say inconsiderate...

Hi Zero; I don't know if it will help, but I'll practice with you on your 'Grammar Thread' if you want. Upfront, I should say that I am not an English writing professor or anything. I agree that it can be challenging to learn to write fluidly in another language. Good luck!

I liked the Lost Years of Merlin series by TA Barron better than Harry Potter. Kinda depends on what kind of story you like - scifi; nonfic; historical; etc?