...and you understood sign language but they had no knowledge that you could understand the conversation, would it still be considered evesdropping?
2006-06-08 09:51:02 · 13 answers · asked by jwurz 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Mila: Obviously I'm not familiar with deaf culture or I wouldn't have asked this question.
2006-06-08 10:57:20 · update #1
Also, if I am offending anyone by using the term deaf, I apologize. I wasn't sure if deaf or hearing impaired was the correct term. Fabulous answers, btw.
2006-06-08 11:00:00 · update #2
yes, and is considered to be quite rude in deaf culture
2006-06-08 09:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. It is no different than you sitting there listening to two hearing people havaing a vocal converstation. If you are familiar with Deaf Culture you would already know this.
Well you stated in your question if you understood sign language, My fault for assuming that it was you who was the one knowing sign language, I miss read the question I guess.
There is also a difference in the Deaf Culture and the deaf culture. Big D Deaf are a community of Deaf indifiduals who see themselves as Deaf, not hearing imparied or acquired deaf. They are a very tight knit community. Little d deaf usually see themselves as hearing impaired and not as immeshed in the Deaf Community. It is a subtle difference but one none the less.
2006-06-08 09:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. People who can't understand sign language will stare at signers and it is quite annoying, but if you know sign language and are watching a conversation without sharing that you are familiar with it, it is extremely rude.
The Deaf community is a tight group so if you see someone who signs, chances are you will see them again. If you see people signing and you know sign language, just go up and introduce yourself. Here is an example of an appropriate and common introduction I have seen people use.
"Are you Deaf?"
"Yes"
"Hello, my name is ______, I am learning sign language (or some other tie to the Deaf Community)"
You might feel silly giving your life story to a stranger, but Deaf people love it when others learn their language, and in the future they will remember you, and they will appreciate it that you didn't just sit there and watch them sign without giving them that information.
Even if those few lines are all you say in your conversation, you will make a good impression, and that is very important to gaining acceptance in the Deaf community.
2006-06-08 13:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by seasonsoflove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-08 09:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by tortugamerlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, even if they knew you knew sign language it is eavsdroppinng. You are listening in on a conversation that has nothing to do with you.
2006-06-08 10:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are not evesdropping.
Yes. You are staring entirely to long to know what is being discussed.
2006-06-08 09:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by txchiflada806 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that watching a conversation like this is considered rude.
2006-06-10 16:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if your hearing a conversation and dont want to, you walk away,, but you were looking at a conversation and you didnt walk away.
2006-06-08 09:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by mgllpz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, definitely eavesdropping
2006-06-08 09:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by demi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes is would
2006-06-08 09:54:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋