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Those of you who are blind with non-functional sight, how do you manage to do well in parties and social environments with a lot of people? (self.Blind)
submitted by sightless_seeing
Hello, for those of you who are mostly blind, how do you manage to go around to parties and not look awqward/stand out of place? I dress well, and I don't have a problem with anything regarding my appearance, I just struggle to pick the flow of the party in such a dynamic environment.
People moving left and right, loud so pretty hard to orient, not knowing who is in front of me, unless I stay close to a friend I'd have no chance of going around independantly, party-wise.
Often when I talk to someone I don't look directly at them since it's pretty hard to hear where their voice is coming from, which makes me look out of place and awqward.
Even in non-party environments, but just large groups of people, how do you hold yourself socially? How do you meet someone new when you don't know who is standing in front of you, how close, or even if they look interested in talking to you?
Thanks for any and all tips and/or experiences provided.
People moving left and right, loud so pretty hard to orient, not knowing who is in front of me, unless I stay close to a friend I'd have no chance of going around independantly, party-wise.
Often when I talk to someone I don't look directly at them since it's pretty hard to hear where their voice is coming from, which makes me look out of place and awqward.
Even in non-party environments, but just large groups of people, how do you hold yourself socially? How do you meet someone new when you don't know who is standing in front of you, how close, or even if they look interested in talking to you?
Thanks for any and all tips and/or experiences provided.
oncenightvaler 3 points 2y ago
I don't go out to many parties, but when I do I make sure I hang around with the group I know, but also make sure I wander around slowly and say hi to everyone.
My family hosts a Christmas party every year, and I usually do well with greeting everyone and I take their coats and I usually ask for help getting a plate of snacks together or getting a drink and usually people are happy and eager to help.
My family hosts a Christmas party every year, and I usually do well with greeting everyone and I take their coats and I usually ask for help getting a plate of snacks together or getting a drink and usually people are happy and eager to help.
BlueZone123 2 points 2y ago
Arrive to the gathering and locate landmarks. Stand by the door and listen to where the music speaker is, I do this so that I may layout things in my mind as I move around the place. If I am around friends and family I talk with them directly and request orientation to the place, meaning they informed me where the restroom, food, and most importantly the icechest are...
I go to night clubs and that's a bit more tricky, but the key is to socialize and relax among strangers that are there to have fun too.
I go to night clubs and that's a bit more tricky, but the key is to socialize and relax among strangers that are there to have fun too.
FantasticGlove 1 points 2y ago
Personally, I love social gatherings. If I know the placefor example, my College, it is easy to navigate the ballroom. People are also incredibly nice and welcoming so there are no problems. Getting food at parties can be challenging but it works if you have friends to tell you where the line for the food is located. Other than that, I dance with women and have awesome conversations.
laconicflow 1 points 2y ago
First, I move away from the loud music. There is usually a smoking area at parties, spending time there is cool because you can hear.
Second, I assume everyone is interested in talking to me until proven otherwise.
Third, drinking helps. Not getting drunk, but drinking.
And, I guess you gotta make your peace with looking awkward. But I'm prettty sure this doesn't ultimately matter if you're good at talking.
Second, I assume everyone is interested in talking to me until proven otherwise.
Third, drinking helps. Not getting drunk, but drinking.
And, I guess you gotta make your peace with looking awkward. But I'm prettty sure this doesn't ultimately matter if you're good at talking.
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