yep, it's like being here as opposed to a less classy zoo. (with thanks) On Mon, 19 Nov 2007, Barry Levine wrote:
> > Howdy Folks, > > I don't know if it's just my own experience, but far and away the best, > least opinionated, most assisstive and helpful hardware store salespeople > have been the retired Ace-type trades and handymen. I've always been happy > when being assisted by someone like that. There's no annoying attitude to > get around, or waste time educating, or simply getting frustrated over. > They just help. The more sophisticated among them have sort of knowingly > taken into account my blindness and problem-solved with me regarding > alternative techniques for getting something done. Certainly, there's > always the admonishment about safety, etc. But, I can easily accept that. > I do it myself to others. > > > If ever I've run into some cynicism and ignorance regarding my Blind > Handyman abilities, it's been from a relatively young clerk in one of the > big home improvement box stores, such as Home Depot or Menards. Even then, > I can't always determine if they're being ignorant regarding blindness, or > simply can't be bothered to open a locked glass case, or sealed package, > etc. > > > Give me Howard Cunningham any day of the week! > > > --Barry > > > >