Yeah, that is a good idea. Even I was thinking that I should do that after 12th. Usually, when the sighted escort is not available, I go with my driver only. A driver is more than enough. But the only problem is that I need someone to note down what is taught in the class.
On 01/12/2011, Asudani, Rajesh <[email protected]> wrote: > Good Rahul. > My theory about escorts says that totally blind person should opt for escort > if the escort is available, affordable and there are no privacy concerns. > In your case, escort is available/affordable. > But there are privacy concerns. > > However, Rahul, when you have a driver, I don't think you require a separate > sighted escort. > Driver can drop you wherever you wish and then mobility inside is not such a > big issue. > Friends and people around are sufficient. > > So, with a driver, I do not think you need a separate escort. > > Learning basic handling of cane etc. is of course called for. > I advocate escorts mainly for outside mobility which is of course reduced in > your case, since you use a private transport with a fixed driver. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rahul Bajaj > Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 2:19 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [AI] Socialising > > Rajesh Sir, > > I completely agree with you. > In fact, even I think that privacy can be an issue when one is with an > escort. > > It is for this reason that I always try to ensure that my friends > don't feel like they're being constantly scrutinized by an outsider. > Once, when a very good sighted friend of mine had called me for his > birthday party, I asked my sighted guide to drop me to the place where > I and my friends were going to meet. > I told him that I would call him after the party and asked him to wait > in the car till then. > > On another occasion, when me and my friends went for a movie, I asked > my sighted guide to drop me to my seat and to go and sit at a > different place. > > Am I doing enough? > Is there anything else that you can suggest to deal with this issue of > privacy? > > BTW, which are the other requirements of your theory about > desirability of escorts? :) > > > > > > On 01/12/2011, Rahul Bajaj <[email protected]> wrote: >> Ravindra Sir, >> >> I really appreciate your suggestions. >> However, it would be wrong to assert that I'm concentrating on >> socialising at the cost of my studies. >> In fact, my parents and others who know me say that my main problem >> is that I study way too much :P >> Studies can only take you so far in life. >> Anyway, thank you for your wishes, and I'll keep your suggestions in mind. >> >> On 01/12/2011, Asudani, Rajesh <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Well, I can fully understand rahul's predicament. >>> So, advice to concentrate on studies and so on is too, too moralistic and >>> beside the point. >>> >>> Specifically Rahul, here the third requirement of my theorum about >>> desirability of escorts is being violated, i.e. the constant sighted >>> escort >>> is intruding upon your privacy and your friends may not like it and >>> consider >>> you an intrusion. >>> So, try to restrict your sighted escort to the essential tasks and not >>> use >>> him/her for collective activities such as outings with friends. >>> I know you will have to work your way to it. >>> All the best. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ravindra >>> Jadhav >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:00 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Socialising >>> >>> High Rahul, >>> Why do you like someone's company? >>> I fully agree with this sentence. >>> I think first of all you concentrate more on your study. >>> Best of luck for your HSC exam. >>> Don't thinks negative. >>> Now see how many reply come to you? >>> These are all friends, so why are you worry? >>> >>> >>> >>> On 11/30/11, ekinath ekinath <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Hey Rahul, >>>> >>>> Got some time from office work so couldn't stop butting in. >>>> >>>> All brilliant points except one where there is a need mentioned for >>>> discussing it out with your friends. In my opinion, should not be done >>>> so, you will only seek sympathy and would emotionally induce your >>>> friends to hang out with you but they would not get convinced. DO it >>>> through action and performance. >>>> >>>> How? >>>> Buddy, think little practically by keeping aside depressing emotions >>>> for a little time. Why do you like someone's company? >>>> >>>> Are you getting some answers? >>>> It's your independence of mobility, body language, personality, >>>> talking skills, knowledge of relevant things, flexibility and >>>> rendering help. Cheerful smile and sense of humor attract embrace from >>>> people. >>>> >>>> You must be possessing many of above mentioned qualities. Capitalize >>>> on it. People will not come to you unless they believe that you add >>>> value to their lives in any which way. To be specific, try to >>>> normalize your life style as much as you can with your mainstream >>>> peers. >>>> >>>> You should be at least partially independent in mobility to gain >>>> others confidence in you. >>>> How do you walk to your place after getting down from your car? >>>> Who picks up your bag and carry it? >>>> Does always your aid only find things for you before you extend your >>>> hands? >>>> >>>> Then time to thing and act my friend. >>>> >>>> Even though blessed with multiple difficulties, I have lived an >>>> excellent college life. And those joyous moments and friends are real >>>> treasures of my life. Therefore, make the most of it. That time never >>>> comes back. >>>> >>>> Finally, keep your head high exuberating brilliance, confidence and >>>> substance with a little smile and things will fall in place. >>>> >>>> Good luck >>>> Do call me on Sundays if need be. I would like to know about a girl you >>>> like. >>>> Joking. 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