In this chapter, we learn that some people are affected by sensitive topics. When communicating with people (peers/adults/family/mixed company) how should you always carry a conversation?
Have you ever been in a situation where you or someone you know put "their foot in their mouth"? What happened and what was the outcome?
When you communicate with others who have or know someone with a disability, you should be careful about the topics you talk about. That person might be sensitive because it reignites memories they might want to forget. A long time ago one of my cousins’ friends accidentally said something about people dying and that death is really hard to cope with and stuff. My cousin got really sad and started crying because she lost her dad and uncle due to alcoholism. The outcome of this situation was no different than any other. My cousin got sad and then she was fine again. The thought of remembering her dad and uncle just made her have to remember all the pain that she went through during those times.
Have you ever been in a situation where you or someone you know put "their foot in their mouth"? What happened and what was the outcome?
When you communicate with others who have or know someone with a disability, you should be careful about the topics you talk about. That person might be sensitive because it reignites memories they might want to forget. A long time ago one of my cousins’ friends accidentally said something about people dying and that death is really hard to cope with and stuff. My cousin got really sad and started crying because she lost her dad and uncle due to alcoholism. The outcome of this situation was no different than any other. My cousin got sad and then she was fine again. The thought of remembering her dad and uncle just made her have to remember all the pain that she went through during those times.