So I just saw a joke post about communicating with blind people and commented about something I do, but wasn’t sure if it helped.

When I walk past a blind person on the street, I usually rub the back of the sole of my shoes on the ground, hoping to make a bit of noise indicating my presence without needing to warn them through speech.

Since I often wear headphones, I don’t know if I make much sound when I walk so I though this would be a good idea and it turned into something I almost do on reflex…

My hope is that it helps… Does it?

  • Samuel Proulx@rblind.com
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    1 year ago

    Depending on what music you’re listening to and how loudly, the leaking from your headphones might be louder than the sound of your feet.

    • Celivalg@iusearchlinux.fyiOP
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      1 year ago

      My headphones might be louder then, probably, well that thing is almost ingrained now (I frequently pass by an area with a center for blind people, so there are quoite a few around, not every day, but maybe every 2 or 3) so I’ll probably continue doing it