How to ask for a sign
The first way to ask for a sign is to?
Point to the object.
What do you start with?
You point out the person's gender.
Is signing acceptable?
Yes, it is the most common way for the Deaf community to communicate.
How do you sign Wife?
You take your dominant hand in the sign of Female and lower into your Non-dominant hand in the shape of a C.
Are you able to wave your hand in a deaf person's face?
No, you want to be in their line of sight not right in their face.
The second way to ask for a sign is to?
Show or sign something opposite of what you want to learn the sign of.
What is the second step?
You use a brief description of the person.
Yes, they are not as common but they are still used to get basic points across.
How do you sign small?
Hold your hands at chest height push them together swiftly, and stop right before they meet.
Can you tap a deaf person's shoulder?
Yes, this is the most common way to get a deaf person's attention.
The third way to ask for a sign is to?
Act it out.
What is the third step?
Point to the person and glance.
Is writing a way of communication in the Deaf community?
Yes, this is used for people who don't understand ASL in its entirety.
How do you sign Residental School?
Make the "I" handshape on both your dominant and non-dominant hands and then tap them together just like you do for the sign "Work".
If they are facing away are you able to get a person's attention in their line of sight?
Yes, they are able to get the person attention and then point you out to the person you are trying to get to see you.
The fourth way to ask for a sign is to?
Draw/Write it down.
What is the final step?
You affirm to the person you are talking to.
Is using an interpreter fine?
Yes, interpreters are used and have actual jobs to help people talk to deaf people or used to talk to people who are unable to speak.
How do you sign How Many?
Move your hands upward and use the "WH- question" face.
Is yelling an acceptable way to get a deaf person's attention?
No, it is rude and it is ineffective due to the person being unable to hear you.
The fifth way to ask for a sign is to?
Fingerspell it.
Is it rude to point at a person in a signing environment?
No, it is acceptable in the signing environment to point and it is often used to help people understand subjects a bit better.
Is lip reading a way of communication?
While yes it is a way of communication, but it isn't effective since you can hardly grasp anything from reading a person's lips.
How do you sign Gallaudet University
Start at the eye with a wide G handshape and pull back into a closed G handshape.
Are you able to use Gestures to get a deaf person's attention?
Yes, the use of gestures are acceptable and help the person that you are trying to get the attention of more knowing of what you want.