Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do hearing people treat us deafies like we are not fit for their society? They act like they want nothing to do with us. They get aggravated with us. Or they attempt to talk louder, slower and with wider mouth movement. What gives? Kimberly, 48, deaf, Jacksonville Replies How are we supposed to talk to …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question I am only 14 but feel much older. I connect more with my parents and members of their generation. My classmates do not understand me. Do any other teens feel as I do? J., female, Jacksonville Replies I always enjoyed speaking with adults. But being mature for your age will leave you lonely in high school. …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question I sold my business and am well-off. People think of me as “lucky” to be born white and smart, that my parents encouraged me, etc. But I worked hard to get where I am. Do people not as well-off think I am “just lucky,” like someone who inherited wealth is? J.D., 47, male, Summit, N.J. Replies …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do many white people, especially younger white suburbanites, copy black slang with no thought about it? I see surfers and such groups saying things like “Wuzzup big pimpin’ ” . . . to each other. What really bothers me is these same kids have little to no black friends. Peter, 22, black, Jacksonville Replies It’s …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do gay people enjoy looking at their own bodies in the mirror? Tom W., 68, straight, Miami Replies NO! I have never been turned on by seeing myself in the buff. J.P., 35, lesbian, Fort Lauderdale I think it’s like tickling yourself: It doesn’t work. J.K., Chicago I don’t think the average homosexual would get any …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question I can’t help noticing the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys. It’s pathetic. All girls’ toys center on mothering, dressing or cute crafts. In the boys’ corner you get monsters, machines, game stations and challenging games. Any thoughts? T., 32, female, Germany Replies The reason for this is that children are being socialized to accept the …
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