Deaf Culture:
Do's & Don'ts
Do's & Don'ts
What is one polite way to get a Deaf person's attention?
Is ASL the same as English?
No
What hand should you use for fingerspelling?
Your dominant hand
Sign the color "blue".
(student sign "blue")
Sign the word "bathroom."
(student sign "bathroom")
True or False: It's okay to call a Deaf person "deaf-mute."
False - it's offensive
What does ASL stand for?
American Sign Language
Spell the word "DOG" in sign language.
(student fingerspell D-O-G)
What color is made by mixing red and white?
Pink
Which day of the week uses a "M" handshape?
Monday
Should you be talking to the interpreter instead of the Deaf person?
No, talk directly to the Deaf person.
What kind of language is ASL?
A visual language
What letter looks like a fist?
The letter "S"
Show the sign for "happy".
(student sign "happy")
How do you sign "I don't understand"?
(student sign "I don't understand")
Is it okay to speak while signing to help the Deaf person read your lips?
No, it's not necessary or respectful.
True or False: ASL use the same grammar as English.
False
True or False: You should bounce your hand while fingerspelling.
False - your hand should stay still while you fingerspell.
Facial expression is to ASL like _________ is to spoken English.
Tone of voice
Sign the phrase "Hello! How are you? I'm busy."
(student sign "Hello! How are you? I'm busy.")
True or False: It's okay to wave to get a Deaf person's attention.
True
What is the best way to become fluent in ASL?
Practice regularly and interact with/learn from Deaf signers
Spell the word "banana".
Name and sign three emotions.
Any three correct emotions signs
Sign all 7 days of the week.
(student sign Sunday-Saturday)