Well, I spoke on behalf of Epilepsy Action at The Commonwealth Institute in London several years ago, and I used this example of complete and utter ignorance as an example, and started my talk with the following...."Why don't you drive Elaine?" I looked at the man and said..." Because I have epilepsy" He looked me up and down a couple of times and said that I didn't look like I had epilepsy. I have never got over this stupid comment,and people are always shocked, amused, disgusted when I tell them about it, but it happened, he really said it, and yes Wally, what do people with epilepsy look like for chrissakes?!
I would love to hear from you guys about your encounters with ignorance, stupidity, and downright rude people, in the book I'm writing, I have one chapter dedicated purely to stupid people's comments, so any you can tell me about would be welcomed.
Keep your heads up guys, and keep smiling!!! :brain:
Cheers
Elaine x