I am Deaf so what would you do if I asked you for directions?

Question

I have not got very good speech, although im not dumb, would you respond when i ask for directions>? or would feel nervous and say nothing and walk away? or what? i would like your answers please. thanks

Answer 1

Wouldn't it be a good idea if more of us learned sign language?

I really believe that. Are there places or websites where we could learn for free.

It never hurts people to learn something new. They say it expands you're mind, each thing that you learn.

So if they're was a course, for free or low cost, I think it would be nice if more people took it.

Beats sittin' home on the ever increasing butt and watchin' the tellie, don't it? Sounds like a great way to socialize and meet new people.

Have you ever seen "Children of a Lesser God"? That was about a relationship between a totally deaf person, and a hearing person that was a teacher of the deaf. I loved that.

I think it does apply to mention it here, because if hearing people don't try to help the deaf more, we could be missing out on many Kool people we could know.

And that would be such a waste, for everybody.

Answer 2

In my case, i'd just write out directions for you--I know some people don't know how to behave toward people with disabilities--I get it too, since I'm legally blind.

Most people aren't hostile or bigoted. But many are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing and looking stupid or hurting your feelings. The best thing to do is be patient with them--and don't hesitate to answer questions about deafness. A lot of people relax when they learn something about what they are dealing with.

Answer 3

I had a deaf friend once, and so I would write it down and point and all that... However, I might not know that you are deaf or that you are asking for directions... I tend not to talk to strangers too much. But if I did let you approach me and you looked like a respectable person, I would be happy to help

Answer 4

Id pull out a pen and paper and then wed be good to go . No need to worry about youre speech hun half the people in the UK cant talk properly but thats just down to lack of education .

Answer 5

I would first ask you if you could lip read.

I have a couple of deaf customers and also one of the ladies in our local Tesco is deaf and they all lip read.

I always carry pen and paper in my bag so If you do not lip read we can communicate by writing and drawing.

If i did not have my bag i would look around and try to find someone who had pen and paper we could use.

If all else failed I would probably wave my arms around and point a lot whilst apologizing profusely and feeling rather helpless.

Answer 6

If you handed me a Alphabet Sign Language card I could figure out how to explain it. If not I would take the time to understand what you wanted, then I would do my best to see that you understand my directions.
I feel that if we all help or lend assistance to another human being at least once a day, the world will be a better place.

Answer 7

write down the directions or draw a map.

Actually thats the best for none deaf people too

Answer 8

I had a friend that was deaf in high school with bad speech too. BUT he was totally popular because he wasn't afraid to be himself. In fact he taught a lot of us how to sign back to him.

Answer 9

I would get A pen and paper and wright directions and if I was having trouble understanding you I would ask you to wright your question out Sorry I probably should learn sing language but probably wont
It would be A good Idea for you to have a pad to help us out

Answer 10

I would ask you to write it down for me (I aways have a pen and paper on me, my dad had his voice box removed in July so he can't speak), then I would reciprocate by writing the directions or even by drawing you a map.