do you act differently toward them? Do you feel uncomfortable? Do you go out of your way to say "hi" or be nice?
I ask because I have observed people acting "weird" around a family member who has MR
2007-06-17 09:47:42 · 12 answers · asked by don't hate snowflake 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
think it is fantastic when those who are MR/DD are taken out in public by friends and family members. they are able to know they are important and are part of our culture and society.
2007-06-17 09:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wow, this is touchy and I don't want to offend.
but some people can make me uncomfortable, just because I'm not used to their specific behaviors, or sometimes the way they look.
but I just play it by ear, as far as being really nice or whatever. some with MR have the mind of a child, some are more adultlike.
2007-06-17 09:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the beginning you cant help it, if youve never been around people like that, you dont know what to do. ive known a few, and have talked with them for quite a while. they are slow, but they have the same emotions as everyone else, and in some ways, can get deeper than the norm. yeah, i go out of my way to be nice and say hi, but for different reasons. i find them refreshing. they dont know how to be shallow.
2007-06-17 10:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by chris l 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think honestly that most people would be a little bit curious and probably stare at the individual, especially if they were say autistic and made loud noises... but all in all, I think after an initial stare, most would mind their own business and not make a deal over it !!!
2007-06-17 09:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I treat them like everyone else. I would rather spend time with someone mentally retarded because I feel like they deserve and need someone to be their for them.
2007-06-17 09:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by narcisscus24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
people with mr are no different than you and i. I treat them like i would teat anyone Else. with kindness
2007-06-17 09:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by carriec 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just treat them like I would anyone else I didn't know... sometimes, I say hi.
2007-06-17 09:57:27 · answer #7 · answered by Caroline 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not easy as no one wants to be ignored. But when people look, they are afraid that they might appear to be "staring" which no one wants either.
2007-06-17 09:51:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no i dont act differently towards them.... i will smile at them and if they make conversation then i will politely speak back.
they are just people.
2007-06-17 09:58:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I treat them normal and they are very nice to talk to :)
2007-06-17 09:55:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋