While sitting in a business today, a gentleman approximately 70-ish walked to the receptionist to register. When the paperwork was complete the receptionist said Sir, please sign here. He politely said, Ma’am, I can’t, all I can put is an X. She told him that was fine, he signed the X and sat down. A while later as I was leaving I saw him get in his automobile and leave. As I watched this brief moment unfold, I was overwhelmed with two emotions: 1. Compassion: I know there are illiterate people here in the USA, and perhaps even a higher percentage in the Appalachian region of the southern USA. But when I saw this man, here in the USA, in 2016, who had never–for whatever reason–learned to read/write, who had not the ability to sign his own name, forgive the KJV terminology, but I was
i will add an AMEN to Bonnie’s post. Yes some of us are truly blessed. Some of my own family fit in that category. That is a SWEET observation OT.. ________________Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/
Wow, hard to believe this day and time.Hubby’s grandmother couldn’t read or write but that was another life time ago. He said she sure could count money tho.
Very thought provoking. I wonder how someone with his limitations would be able to pass the written portion of the driving test? Maybe it can be done orally if someone is illiterate________________
Yes oral quiz is possible in most states….. ________________Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/
Re: I Saw an Illiterate Man Today
Yes oral quiz is possible in most states…..