This short film follows one person who is judged as rude, careless or distant when the real cause is sight or hearing loss. It shows how small habits from colleagues make a big difference.
Transcript
Someone walked straight past you without saying hello. Rude, maybe. Or maybe he did not see you. Some people cannot see a wave across a corridor.
Someone did not answer when you called their name. Rude, maybe. Or maybe she did not hear you. Hearing loss does not look like anything.
Someone nodded along in the meeting, then got it wrong. Careless, maybe. Or maybe she was guessing the gaps, working twice as hard just to keep up.
So before you decide someone is rude, ask. Say your name, say hello. Face them when you speak. Small things change a whole day.
Misunderstandings like these are often a sign that a colleague is not getting the support they need. If you or someone in your team has sight or hearing loss and would like expert, tailored support to stay productive and comfortable at work, visit https://visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com/workplace-assessments/ to arrange a workplace assessment.