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To the lovely person who I just helped out on Be My Eyes... (self.Blind)
submitted by pants16
I don’t know your pronouns and I don’t know if you are on reddit, but just in case, it was so lovely to meet you. I’m sorry we got disconnected before we got done talking. I looked at some of your laundry to tell you if there were any stains, you asked me about storms in my state, and you were telling me about your cat when the call ended. Friendly people like you are the reason I love getting Be My Eyes calls, and I hope the rest of your laundry goes well.
Turnover-Party 8 points 2y ago
This is so wholesome.
One_Antelope8004 7 points 2y ago
I'm so glad this app helps.
Any tips of how to be the best call?
Any tips of how to be the best call?
tysonedwards 6 points 2y ago
Take cues from the person who’s calling you. Sometimes we really, really need something fast and aren’t able to socialize, but sometimes it’s nice to have someone who views disabilities positively.
Please be conscious of the situation, what is asked, and how it is asked. If someone sounds tense, terse, or otherwise in a hurry, it in no way reflects on you or means that we are angry or being difficult. It is usually situational stress where we are being asked to do better to accommodate others.
Maybe I’m stressed about the frustrated people standing behind me in line behind me inconvenienced by my very existence as I try to make sure I’m giving the right amount of money and not being taken advantage of.
Those people who can take those cues and adapt on the fly are the ones I remember and the ones I am most happy with.
Please be conscious of the situation, what is asked, and how it is asked. If someone sounds tense, terse, or otherwise in a hurry, it in no way reflects on you or means that we are angry or being difficult. It is usually situational stress where we are being asked to do better to accommodate others.
Maybe I’m stressed about the frustrated people standing behind me in line behind me inconvenienced by my very existence as I try to make sure I’m giving the right amount of money and not being taken advantage of.
Those people who can take those cues and adapt on the fly are the ones I remember and the ones I am most happy with.
MizzerC 3 points 2y ago
> Sometimes we really, really need something fast
99% of the time I use the app, I screwed something up and there are no other adults/people around to assist immediately. Lol
99% of the time I use the app, I screwed something up and there are no other adults/people around to assist immediately. Lol
pants16 [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I hope this didn’t come off like I find some callers to be rude or think that they owe me any friendliness. All of the calls I have received have been great experiences, even the ones where the caller seems eager to get off the phone.
tysonedwards 2 points 2y ago
Of course not, your question and comment was fine. I have however had someone ask me “wow, why are you so rude?” When i was obviously frazzled and trying to hurry. Stuck with me.
pants16 [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I’m sorry that happened, whatever the caller needs is more important than their tone for sure. I hope that doesn’t to you happen again.
rumster 1 points 2y ago
NICE WORK! I'm friends with one of the developers of BME. Do you mind if I share it?
pants16 [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you and of course!
rumster 1 points 2y ago
done sir.
pants16 [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I’m a girl, but thank you :)
rumster 2 points 2y ago
yes ma'am.
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