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From: Robert.Norstrand.@hnews.fidonet.org f8.n10.z1 (Robert Norstrand 925/10)
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Subject: Re: "terms"
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Jack, using terms such as "Handicapped" and/or "Hearing impaired"
shouldn't be insulting when used to describe a persons condition.  But
when addressing said person I prefer to use the persons name given at
birth (or his/her nickname of preference, as I prefer "Bob" to
"Robert").  The intent can be distinguished by the tone of voice and
usually by the accompanying facial expression.

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