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How may I best accomodate a bilnd guest for a dinner party? (self.Blind)
submitted by ChairFace769
I'm having a professional colleague, who is my senior, over for a dinner party. There will be ten guests. I am serving coq au vin with new potatos. I am familiar with my blind guest, but I don't know how to best accomodate them for the dinner.
ravenshadow2013 12 points 5y ago
Tell your guest what you are serving and ask if they need anything special or any kind of help , I am visually impaired and this always goes a long way with me. i hate surprises
ChairFace769 [OP] 9 points 5y ago
Thank you. I was also wondering about the orientation of my home. Locations like the bathroom I find on sight. How can I orient them to the surroundings with dignity?
ravenshadow2013 5 points 5y ago
if they ask for the wash room you can guide them there or give them verbal directions, trust me you are worrying way to much it will be a good night
ChairFace769 [OP] 2 points 5y ago
Thank you!
awesomesaucesaywhat 5 points 5y ago
Ask if they would like a tour? Then show them about and explain how the space is set up.
ChairFace769 [OP] 4 points 5y ago
Perfect. I like this suggestion!
carolineecouture 9 points 5y ago
Ask them? You can quietly orient them to the food on their plate and location of water/wine glass and bread plate.
If you have eaten with them before how did they orient themselves?
I agree with the other poster to tell them what you will be serving so they can tell you what they need to make the evening go smoothly.
If you have eaten with them before how did they orient themselves?
I agree with the other poster to tell them what you will be serving so they can tell you what they need to make the evening go smoothly.
ChairFace769 [OP] 11 points 5y ago
Thank you. I've heard to list the served menu off as it would appear on a clock. (Chicken is at the six o'clock position, with potatos at the three and bread at the one)
I haven't eaten with them before. I'm giving them a list of the names of the other guests beforehand. I feel this may let them organize their thoughts just as I would using facebook or linkedin.
I haven't eaten with them before. I'm giving them a list of the names of the other guests beforehand. I feel this may let them organize their thoughts just as I would using facebook or linkedin.
rescueisnotamyth 4 points 5y ago
That's what my mom does with my dad. She makes his plate and then tells him where it all is. He does really well with that.
I would also ask if they have anything they would find helpful for navigation etc
I would also ask if they have anything they would find helpful for navigation etc
jage9 3 points 5y ago
Don't treat them like the blind guy at the dinner party. Actually, the guest list thought is really cool.
ChairFace769 [OP] 2 points 5y ago
Thank you.
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