Ok so I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate this into "my intro" at shows. My left side is paralyzed-I have weakness in my leg but can walk (with a limp) but I can't use my left hand/arm at all. I am fairly independent and don't let it stop me. The thing is, I don't think about it much and sometimes forget that I do things differently than some people. I like to think that my disability is NOT that obvious-but if you're paying attention at all it's probably pretty obvious-especially when cooking. From experience (that goes back as far as Junior High) people wonder but are too afraid to ask.
So anyways, from the beginning I've sort of wanted to talk about it at my shows for a couple of reasons a) if I can cook/be a consultant with a disability anybody can and b) there are a lot of products that The Pampered Chef sells that are awesome for one-handed use! My mom bought me the Salt and Pepper Mill a long time ago b/c the traditional twisty ones are not easy for one handers. Anyways...I will be talking and go to talk about a certain product that is helpful to me and will say I love this...it easy for me to use..."but then realize that I'm not with family or friends and the probably don't know about my disability, so then I add kind of an afterthought like-"oh by the way" I usually end up with blank stares...
Anyways, do you guys have any thoughts (I KNOW you do ) on what to say, when to say it?
Do you all share anything about yourself other than your Pampered Chef story? What would you guys say in this situation?
I have a lot of shows this summer with people I haven't met and don't want to confuse people...or as my mom says intimidate them!
Thanks!
So anyways, from the beginning I've sort of wanted to talk about it at my shows for a couple of reasons a) if I can cook/be a consultant with a disability anybody can and b) there are a lot of products that The Pampered Chef sells that are awesome for one-handed use! My mom bought me the Salt and Pepper Mill a long time ago b/c the traditional twisty ones are not easy for one handers. Anyways...I will be talking and go to talk about a certain product that is helpful to me and will say I love this...it easy for me to use..."but then realize that I'm not with family or friends and the probably don't know about my disability, so then I add kind of an afterthought like-"oh by the way" I usually end up with blank stares...
Anyways, do you guys have any thoughts (I KNOW you do ) on what to say, when to say it?
Do you all share anything about yourself other than your Pampered Chef story? What would you guys say in this situation?
I have a lot of shows this summer with people I haven't met and don't want to confuse people...or as my mom says intimidate them!
Thanks!