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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 536935" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>I took ASL and I loved it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>When communicating this way, facial expression and body language are a <strong>huge</strong> deal. You want your face to express / emphasize what you're saying so the message is clear. Sometimes it appears over exaggerated, depending, other times it's so subtle you have to watch their face carefully not to miss it. </p><p></p><p>Be careful with your deaf coworkers. When learning ASL, one is tempted to watch others sign to each other. This is extremely rude. Basically you're eavesdropping. Know what I mean?? And they do get offended, depending on the conversation. (well, we would too) If they catch you watching them speak (and they will, trust me.......and you will because it's nearly impossible to resist at first) explain that you're trying to learn and apologize for your "boldness". Usually they'll understand. Sometimes they'll try to help you a bit too. </p><p></p><p>When learning, I'm assuming you're watching videos, watch the facial expression & watch that sign carefully........make sure you do it as they do. But I'll tell you straight up, there are "accents" and "dialects" even with ALS. So while it's supposed to be the same across the board, it's not always so. So if you get a blank stare, that may be the issue (the sign you use may not mean what you think it does to that person depending on what area of the state/country they're from), not that you're not doing the sign right. </p><p></p><p>Practice, practice, practice. It's best if you can find someone to learn with because you need to be able to "see" what someone else is saying in real life as well as have them watch you for mistakes.</p><p></p><p>Like I said, I loved it. I hated the tests each week..........omg our instructor could sign fast!! (she tried to keep it somewhat slow but her hands would run away with her. LOL ) But I've loved it since I was first introduced to it as a child. It's the only 2nd language I was good at. </p><p></p><p>Good Luck <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 536935, member: 84"] I took ASL and I loved it. :) When communicating this way, facial expression and body language are a [B]huge[/B] deal. You want your face to express / emphasize what you're saying so the message is clear. Sometimes it appears over exaggerated, depending, other times it's so subtle you have to watch their face carefully not to miss it. Be careful with your deaf coworkers. When learning ASL, one is tempted to watch others sign to each other. This is extremely rude. Basically you're eavesdropping. Know what I mean?? And they do get offended, depending on the conversation. (well, we would too) If they catch you watching them speak (and they will, trust me.......and you will because it's nearly impossible to resist at first) explain that you're trying to learn and apologize for your "boldness". Usually they'll understand. Sometimes they'll try to help you a bit too. When learning, I'm assuming you're watching videos, watch the facial expression & watch that sign carefully........make sure you do it as they do. But I'll tell you straight up, there are "accents" and "dialects" even with ALS. So while it's supposed to be the same across the board, it's not always so. So if you get a blank stare, that may be the issue (the sign you use may not mean what you think it does to that person depending on what area of the state/country they're from), not that you're not doing the sign right. Practice, practice, practice. It's best if you can find someone to learn with because you need to be able to "see" what someone else is saying in real life as well as have them watch you for mistakes. Like I said, I loved it. I hated the tests each week..........omg our instructor could sign fast!! (she tried to keep it somewhat slow but her hands would run away with her. LOL ) But I've loved it since I was first introduced to it as a child. It's the only 2nd language I was good at. Good Luck :) [/QUOTE]
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