Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! Imagine trying to help your deaf dad get his prescription at the pharmacy, only to be met with an ignorant worker who just doesn’t get it. ♀️ Our protagonist found themselves in this exact situation, and let’s just say… it didn’t go well. Get ready for a wild ride filled with frustration, miscommunication, and a whole lot of drama!
Pharmacy Nightmare: Deaf Dad vs Ignorant Worker

All We Needed Was a Pen & Paper…

This Pharmacy Always Pisses Him Off!

️ Talking Loudly Won’t Help, Lady! ♀️

What World Do These People Live In? ♂️

♀️ Don’t Ask Me, Ask Him!

️ Dad’s Voice Is Clear, Just Listen!

I Lost It: “Stop Being Ignorant & Useless!”

Now I Know Why He Hates Going There…

AITA for Exploding in Her Face?

❓ Was I Wrong? ♀️

✍️ Why Bother Bringing Our Own Pen & Paper?

Deaf Dad vs Ignorant Pharmacy Worker: Who’s the A-hole?
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of miscommunication and ignorance! Our poor protagonist was just trying to help their deaf dad get his prescription, but the pharmacy worker just couldn’t seem to grasp the concept of writing things down. Instead, she kept trying to talk loudly and slowly (because that totally helps ) and even had the audacity to ask our protagonist to interpret! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this infuriating situation…
Standing up for disabled family member against rude pharmacy worker

Deaf dad denied service at pharmacy, commenter is outraged.

Stop ignoring discrimination against deaf people, hire an interpreter.

Pharmacy worker’s lack of communication angers commenter with disability experience.

Medical worker should know better, NTA suggests alternative communication.

Insensitive comment blames deaf father & daughter for lack of accommodation

Quick tip for communicating with the deaf – always carry pen and paper!

Pharmacy worker impatient, but communication requirement slow. Both at fault. ♀️

Healthcare worker should’ve provided an interpreter. NTA for being upset

Pharmacy worker’s mistake doesn’t justify explosive behavior. ESH

Pharmacy worker calls out both parties, suggests better solutions. ESH.

Pharmacy worker should have been more accommodating. NTA comment.

ESH but don’t blow up at incompetent and ignorant people.

Deaf customer ignored by pharmacy worker, commenter shares experience.
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Deaf father’s plea may have been misunderstood, YTA commenter suggests
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Deaf teens show simple solution to pharmacy worker’s ignorance. NTA.

Deaf dad ignored by pharmacy worker, daughter demands accountability

Deaf discrimination debunked NTA daughter defends dad’s plight

Deaf dad’s communication issues get an ESH judgement and solution.

Daughter defends dad against lazy and inconsiderate pharmacy worker. ✊

Pharmacy worker gets called out for ignoring deaf customer

Pharmacist should have used pen and paper, but communication is key

Deaf dad disrespected by pharmacy worker, daughter stands up for him

Respectful NTA stands up for Deaf dad, inspires others
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Pharmacy student expresses shame and outrage at deaf man’s mistreatment.

Frustrated daughter defends deaf dad mistreated by pharmacy worker

A commenter blames the deaf father for being impatient, sparks anger

Fighting ableism in the pharmacy world

A person with hearing loss shares their frustrating experiences.

Pharmacy worker ignored a deaf dad, a campground worker shows empathy

Deaf dad ignored by pharmacy worker, daughter defends with sass

Pharm tech shares deaf patient experience, advises to switch pharmacies.

ASL class teaches difficulty of reading lips. Daughter not TA.

Report the violation! NTA has the law on their side.

Deaf customer? No problem! Just write it down

Fight for your rights! File a complaint and be heard!
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Deaf dad mistreated by pharmacy worker, commenter suggests reporting them.

Daughter defends dad’s actions, calls for professional behavior
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Deaf customer denied service, commenter offers solution and condemns behavior

Pharmacy worker’s refusal to help deaf customer sparks outrage. NTA.

Standing up for the disabled: NTA demands action
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Being accommodating to customers with disabilities is important.

Pharmacy worker fails deaf customer, commenter urges reporting to management

Deaf dad ignored by pharmacy worker, daughter defends with NTA

Empathetic commenter shares similar experience and encourages complaint.

Embracing communication differences is key to great customer service!

Deaf commenter shares frustration with people’s communication barriers ♀️

Deaf customer ignored by pharmacy worker, NTA commenter suggests solution

Pharmacy worker lacks compassion, daughter’s reaction understandable but not ideal

Daughter relates to deaf dad, supports poster’s reaction.

Simple accommodations for deaf customers should be a no-brainer

Engaging with deaf customers isn’t rocket science, NTA

Always ask before offering to interpret in ASL. NTA

NTA and a violation of ADA, report this patterned behavior!

Ignoring a deaf person’s pleas is unprofessional and rude!

Daughter defends Deaf Dad against discrimination.

Accommodating disabilities is part of customer service
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Standing up for family and HIPAA rights!

Deaf communication tips shared, but pharmacy staff behavior unacceptable
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Daughter defends dad’s mistreatment by pharmacy worker.

Empathetic support for daughter’s reaction against pharmacy worker’s ignorance

Obvious NTA verdict, but OP should refrain from angry posts.

Helpful suggestion for accommodating deaf customers at the pharmacy

Health professional learns basic communication skills, exposes industry failures.

“Treat him like a person.” Daughter slams pharmacy worker’s behavior

Deaf community faces constant struggles, even from well-meaning people

Deaf competence questioned, daughter retaliates. NTA takes charge.

Standing up against discrimination, one rude pharmacy worker at a time.
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Pharmacy worker’s attitude towards deaf customer called out.

NTA. Report the repeated issue to management and corporate office

Report the pharmacy worker to head office!

Respect for the deaf should be a given, not an afterthought

Empathy for the frustration of communicating with a deaf person , but NTA for calling out the worker’s rudeness

Deaf man deserves respect, employee’s behavior unacceptable
