Stereotype

I am sure this stereotype doesn't even remotely hold true, but here is something I have observed over the last couple of weeks.

Stenographers who aid hearing-impaired college students are rude, creepy, and just generally disagreeable. Again, I am basing this of very few actual observations, namely just the two who transcribe lectures and discussions for a girl in my Philosophy class. They routinely snap at anyone who comes anywhere near their stuff, expecting us to haphazardly knock over and destroy everything. They constantly complain about the lack of left-handed desks in the room (apparently these are easier to use?). They stare at the person talking with an evil gaze, which evidently makes it easier to write what they are saying.

Maybe they just lead miserable lives because of the burden placed upon them by their ability to type 225 words per minute (the speed required by the American National Court Reporters Association). I don't doubt it is a stressful job. Maybe ill-tempered people are just drawn to the position because of the impersonality of the position. I don't know. All I'm saying is that in my experience, these people are to be avoided when they've got their stenotype in front of them.

Again, I'm sure this stereotype is completely unfounded. But just from my experience, they're scum. Filthy, worthless, scum.