Before the movie, I want to teach them a few things about deaf culture. Mainly I want to remind them not to move their hands around a lot during the movie because this "loud" to me and other people who use sign language. What other stuff can I teach them? (I'm a late deafened adult-don't know a lot about deaf culture myself since I grew up hearing, in a hearing world).
ANy ideas of things I can teach them instead of just sign language would be helpful!
2007-03-19 08:09:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
There's not a lot of problems you can get into during one movie.
Don't interrupt someones conversation just so you can practice signing.
Most deaf people, but not all, are very patient with beginning signers. If they are there with family or friends, they may not want to stop and help you practice; don't feel insulted.
Its impolite to stare at a person signing, that's considered eavesdropping; casually watching from a distance should not be an issue.
You might mention that any deaf event is never completely silent. A lot of emphasis in ASL involves facial expressions that may create noise, grunts, exclamations, shouts; and some deaf can voice as they sign.
Do not ever think of deaf as handicapped, or needing sympathy. They have a proud culture and they do not consider their lives as being restricted in any way.
Most of all, remind them that deaf people are just like you, except they can't hear.
2007-03-20 05:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by RocketMan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give them ear plugs--they will still be able to hear but will have to lean close to converse verbally this should restrict the "noise" for you
just a thought hope it helps
peace
2007-03-19 15:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by rwl_is_taken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋