You've heard me rant before about people coming up and asking about Indy. It's inevitable how often do you see a dog in the library or the mall? And I don't mind some questions like: What breed is he, where did he come from. The questions that bug me are the ones that go something like this: Is he a seeing eye dog? Are you training him? Are you blind? Why do you have him?
What I wish I could say to that. does he have a harness? do you not see the certified patch on his vest? Would I be in the library? and what makes it your business? but unfortunately my parents raised me polite.
My Counselor told me this week that the set of questions that drives me crazy are both reasonable and polite. I hate to tell her this but she's been out voted. I've asked my folks they don't think it's polite and parents win over other authority figure any time. Besides I may be curious about why the lady across the library is in a wheelchair but I'm not going to go up and ask her about it. So why should they be allowed to ask me about my assistive device which just happens to be alive and have four feet a tail and a really cold nose. Makes no sense to me but then the modern world rarely does.
excuse my rant
Chloe and Indy
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i'm with you, it does seem intrusive. i get that people might be curious, like you said, but they could still keep the curiousity to themselves.
ReplyDeletethe problem may be his handsomeness, people probably feel drawn to him. he's a cutie! still, they could restrain their questions. anyway. hope you're well.
I understand this completely. You are right. It is nobody's business unless you choose to disclose.
ReplyDelete"It's personal," seems like a polite enough reply.
Although, I think if it is a business owner who is attempting to deny access it might be better to disclose why you have the dog.