Hello - I wouldn't claim to know anything about the specifics of
what's happened here but did just want to respond to this:
* On one hand, Romaine *has* to be close to a person
he is talking to, otherwise he is unable to hear them. I know him, he really is.
I work in an office where about 20% of the workforce are deaf or hard
of hearing. I have never known a situation where someone feels they
'have' to be so close to someone to hear that the other party feels
uncomfortable.
There is plenty one can do to make life easier for a deaf friend or
colleague (speak clearly, make eye contact, keep your face in full
view, use plenty of body language...) but standing right next to them
is not the normal way to do it.
Thanks,
Chris