Sign Language Fun- For learn about Deaf- Please Read Post #1 for FAQs

Oh dear! Aiorna! Are you feeling alright my friend? It looks like you have had some visitors to the thread recently! As you know....I am not really allowed to access a computer now LOL but when I can I always check on you my friend. Keep me updated on how you are feeling!

[Cloud One]

Originally Posted by Symphonie

We have 2 deaf couples plus an older deaf gentleman who are customers where I work, and I have noticed the same rediculous tendency of people to talk really loudly towards someone whom cannot hear at all. Those customers tend to come to me now mostly. Even though I only know the ASL for please and thank-you, I don't try to inadvertantly make them read lips by screaming. One lady always passes me a note of what she wants, another just has gotten into a routine so I have memorized what she would like. But it makes them smile that I sign thank-you, and I feel more polite than yelling it!

Since those people mostly come to you now, I would say they agree

Aiorna, I hope you're feeling better.

[wowewe]

Originally Posted by Symphonie

We have 2 deaf couples plus an older deaf gentleman who are customers where I work, and I have noticed the same rediculous tendency of people to talk really loudly towards someone whom cannot hear at all. Those customers tend to come to me now mostly. Even though I only know the ASL for please and thank-you, I don't try to inadvertantly make them read lips by screaming. One lady always passes me a note of what she wants, another just has gotten into a routine so I have memorized what she would like. But it makes them smile that I sign thank-you, and I feel more polite than yelling it!

That's great !!! But some people just don't understand .

Today was my first day of school! And guess what? My deaf friend decided to come back to public school this year! I dunno really how I feel about it though since me and him had some moments. LOL But apparently there is another deaf girl too! I haven't met her. Or seen her. It is a HUGE school. We have to spit the grade into "teams". I can explain if you want to know. But there are 400 kids in a grade!

[wowewe]

That's cool !!

LOL maybe.. I'm not sure yet. I'm kinda worried though. I don't want people to make fun of him. That is rude to everyone.

[wowewe]

Originally Posted by ebaday

LOL maybe.. I'm not sure yet. I'm kinda worried though. I don't want people to make fun of him. That is rude to everyone.

You could try and help him .

[AdamLambertROX]

I learned some sign languge, my friend learned it at camp, i can spell my name, say goat, cow, rooster, and sheep, i can say no & yes, and the alphabet!!!! Im so excited!

[wowewe]

Originally Posted by AdamLambertROX

I learned some sign languge, my friend learned it at camp, i can spell my name, say goat, cow, rooster, and sheep, i can say no & yes, and the alphabet!!!! Im so excited!

That's awesome !!

There is a new deaf girl at my school! She is really nice. My friends were sitting with her at lunch - I was not - but I went over there to say Hi and my friends made me stay there and translate! LOL