(both circumvented the handicap of deafness by answering…
““(both circumvented the handicap of deafness by answering only those questions they believed had been asked & accepting only those answers they believed had been uttered - a stratagem embraced by many an American advocate)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote describes a communication strategy where only perceived questions and answers are acknowledged, effectively bypassing the barrier of deafness.
In simple terms: Only acknowledge what you think is asked and answered.
Use selective communication to overcome perceived limitations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- disability advocacy
- interpersonal dialogue
- media interviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which questions are relevant?
- What risks arise from selective hearing?
May ignore important information not recognized as a question.