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Why are people rude to learning disabled people

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SouthMan28 · 19/03/2022 15:45

I have a learning disability and find people to be quite rude to me! For example when I try to join in conversation my comments are ignored! And when I'm around people who I know they tend to not acknowledge me!

Why do people do this? Sad

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SkyeT · 19/03/2022 16:24

I'm sorry that must feel horrible. I don't know why people act this way, but have you tried asking them? Not easy, but may highlight to them what is happening.

Bebabelouba · 19/03/2022 16:26

Because they are c@#&s OP Flowers

AlwaysColdHands · 19/03/2022 16:29

I’m really sorry if that’s a common experience for you. It shouldn’t be.
They are ignorant and prejudiced.
I wouldn’t want to chat to them.

ofwarren · 19/03/2022 16:34

It's horrible isn't it. Similar happens to me as an autistic woman.

IncompleteSenten · 19/03/2022 16:38

Because some people are twats.

Fimofriend · 19/03/2022 17:34

It is hard to know why if you don't give any examples. It could be that they are rude but it could also be that you have a tendency to say something inappropriate or otherwise try to enter the conversation in an inappropriate manner. I have heard about coaches who can help you learn to read social cues and how to improve your body language. Do you have a support organisation that might be able to help you with this? It might be better to ask a professional to help instead of a family member as they might be too afraid to hurt your feelings or accustomed to you to a point where they don't see anything out of the ordinary. I wish you well and hope you'll find new nice friends.

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