I am learning ASL as my third language. I love the culture and the possibilities.
I ask because i used to think that people interpreting looked funny. In reality i dont care but i thought it would be fun to ask.
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“What do you think of hearing people that know sign language?”
Good for them.
Why is it important what other people think? You will be bi- lingual. I must advise you that the deaf culture is definetely a culture that stays out of the public sight. Wonder where they go? Perhaps you could change that and bring their ideas into view a little better.
Congrats. It’s hard work!!
I think that it is a good idea. I would love to learn more.
My friend and I taught ourselves the alphabet when we were about 10 yo just for fun. We found a card that had the alphabet on it. It was like our own secret code.
But realistically, being able to speak to more people brings you closer together.
Do it.
Wow, good for you! I think sign language is amazing. It’s a whole different kind of language.
You know how people are wow’d when they hear about someone being able to speak 3 or 4 different languages?
Well, all you have to do is say, “I know sign language,” and you would still get the same effect.
Good luck and have fun with that =)
thats great!!
now you can help people that can’t hear, or can’t speak, or can’t see. you can help them to experience the world around them through you.
i think that people who know sign language are lucky, and cool. they can “speak” a different kind of language, and they are helping others that have disabilities to overcome their obstacles. sign language is a great thing. i know many people who are blind/deaf/mute. it really makes them happy when you “speak” to them in sign language. they feel accepted!!
sign language is awesome!!
keep up the good work!!
good luck!!
They have no right trying shoving their way into the hear-impaired’s culture like that.
Why do you ask?
What do you think of english people that know french?
There is no difference
I know I look funny when I’m doing interpreting, but that’s one of the perks of my job. *smile* We look “funny” to hearing people because we show grammer and vocal inflection on our faces and body language instead of in the tone of voice. Just like someone saying “yeah” in agreement is going to sound different than if they say “yeah” sarcastically. We have to show it instead.
Deaf Culture is beautiful and I highly advice you to take a class or two in American Sign language, Deaf Culture, or both if you’re interested in signing.
Also, I belong to a facebook group entitled “Yes, I’m a sign language interpreter, NO I don’t know braille.” People who are Deaf are NOT blind. Blind people speak. They listen. They don’t need interpreters.
So, to take a long time to answer your short question, I think hearing people who know sign language are great! 🙂