tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post4618703006898125640..comments2023-08-11T13:48:58.583+01:00Comments on Mid-Wife Crisis: Burkas, Crash Helmets, Hoodies & Other Blurry Issues.Polly James (aka Molly Bennett)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10997400503233527235noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post-25134437967861248232010-07-26T15:57:05.942+01:002010-07-26T15:57:05.942+01:00I agree. On thinking about it, I realise just how ...I agree. On thinking about it, I realise just how much I myself rely on non-verbal cues to try to ensure my safety when dealing with certain unstable constituents. I'm not actually sure what the woman who stabbed Stephen Timms MP was wearing, now I come to think of it. <br /><br />I find it increasingly difficult to decide exactly what I think on issues like this - it seems easy in terms of simple ideology, and to promote tolerance, but is much more challenging when you consider the real-life and wider implications.Polly James (aka Molly Bennett)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10997400503233527235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post-60137985775306421152010-07-26T15:09:47.362+01:002010-07-26T15:09:47.362+01:00I've only just read this article and it throws...I've only just read this article and it throws me into the same kind of trauma I have to say. <br /><br />I dont think the Burkha should be banned either as we cannot be seen to have religious intolerances in this country but i see the rationale on a personal note with regards to the lady whos son is deaf. I work at a Deaf charity with deaf colleagues who need to lip read me. They obviously wont be able to do that with a burkha on.<br /><br />Its also not just the mouth being covered that is an issue. British Sign Language (BSL) uses other NMFs (non manual features) to express things where signs are the same. A face covering or even just a misplaced hand can completely change the context of a conversation.<br /><br />How do we confront these issues and the stigma of those among us who wear hearing aids? I really dont know. I wish i didAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post-57278704682695574772010-07-25T00:08:20.622+01:002010-07-25T00:08:20.622+01:00I don't snore, or at least, I don't think ...I don't snore, or at least, I don't think I do. Max snores enough for both of us! Could have been that which woke me up, come to think about it!Polly James (aka Molly Bennett)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10997400503233527235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post-73953282091542617122010-07-24T23:30:36.800+01:002010-07-24T23:30:36.800+01:00At least you weren't snoring... Oh, is that w...At least you weren't snoring... Oh, is that what woke you up ;PJoanna Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944673677004607976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post-88586402702412483422010-07-23T22:26:20.152+01:002010-07-23T22:26:20.152+01:00Haha - at least I don't feel so alone now ;-) ...Haha - at least I don't feel so alone now ;-) I can certainly see the appeal of a burka whenever I have to dress up to go out socially, plus it would stop those horrible moments when you catch sight of yourself passing a mirror....and remember you're not 25 any more. Napping on sofa not to be recommended, though - unless husband/partner finds gormless open mouth and trickle of drool appealing. Ability to look attractive when asleep also seems to diminish with age!Polly James (aka Molly Bennett)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10997400503233527235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post-22923077526732557932010-07-23T22:17:24.337+01:002010-07-23T22:17:24.337+01:00I so wish I could take an old person's nap on ...I so wish I could take an old person's nap on the sofa... or wear a veil to cover up the bags Im getting under my eyes... and I forgot to go for my massage this morning because I thought it was this afternoon... and now Im rambling on someone else's blog.<br />Is this making you feel better/more organised/younger...?Joanna Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944673677004607976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post-91943496324186275152010-07-23T20:11:01.084+01:002010-07-23T20:11:01.084+01:00Thanks, BG. Will read in a minute, as have only ju...Thanks, BG. Will read in a minute, as have only just woken up from tragic old person's nap on the sofa. Tempted to let the ministers deal with the complicated scenario raised by Mrs Jewson, though! That's what they're paid for, I guess ;-)Polly James (aka Molly Bennett)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10997400503233527235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329300544060491287.post-28092828181487031622010-07-23T18:30:19.334+01:002010-07-23T18:30:19.334+01:00There's a helpful precedent for you on the wea...There's a helpful precedent for you on the wearing of veil's in classrooms, which, whilst it won't answer Mrs Jewson's enquiry fully, will enable you to solve the lip reading part of it. <br />http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bradford/6179842.stm<br />Hope that helps! BG XxBenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.com