Deaf Man Personality Change With Hearing People

[@bex4506]

i found it so adorable when ryan put the fork down saying it’s dangerous idk why it seems like it happens often lmaooo

[@babygirlstoned6300]

juniper that was the cutest

[@akgreengirl9876]

Signing hazards are Deaf Bing :D or ASL Bing

[@valeriemoore1917]

He has a girlfriend

[@carriewaldman3800]

Hey Ryan dog. New

[@vanclanvids]

She definitely has been a while and I will 😊 you for the heads up on the way home from Snow White and the expectation is a holiday and I

[@morganhaak9687]

Some people might say that your signing is a bit slow compared to some people, but I actually love the pace that you go because it’s super helpful to someone who’s learning to be able to see natural conversation at an easier to understand pace!

[@nalanihamby3710]

I agree, I see some people sign SO SO quickly and I haven't a chance in hell of following anything. Not their fault of course, but I do love how he signs.

[@Itsvampyy]

Also could be slowing it down for his wife, it’s recorded & for the captions

[@annikaw3506]

@@Itsvampyy In the video they say he signs at this speed with everyone...

[@amiejo]

I see it as no different from the way some people speak slower vs faster.

[@lilyannavalley6057]

Totally!

[@xicara6942]

if ryan signs “slow” i guess i’m just a tortoise

[@dropdeaddork23]

Same! I'm still learning, so I'm bound to be slow, but even speaking I'm a slow talker because I do a lot of thinking while talking. (Plus I have a block stutter) But it's nice to know not all ASL users are hyper speed signers. Lol

[@alliewest5235]

😂 same

[@pittiebaby]

Same bruh. I'm a slug

[@pittiebaby]

​@@dropdeaddork23same

[@cyberkae]

it’s ironic that ryan told ellen to “shhhh” LOL

[@holy_watercolors506]

:")

[@cletushumphrey9163]

it's technically not any type of irony, because you would expect Ryan to tell Ellen to "shhh" since Ellen is the only one talking. It's also not verbal irony because Ryan didn't speak

[@user-jd1cy7jb5c]

@@cletushumphrey9163 𝙤𝙠 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧

[@taylorn2574]

Holy_Watercolors_12 I mean I still think it’s ironic as a deaf person telling someone to shhh even tho they can’t hear them. But I guess not

[@imransyakirin1683]

@@user-jd1cy7jb5c chill

[@TomWaldgeist]

I'm always forgetting to activate subtitles and end up starring at you for like two or three minutes like really fascinated by your hand movements almost hypnotized before realizing I don't understand what your saying 😅 I really like your chanel, it is very informative and you are Both very sympathic.

[@arianacastro1076]

That’s me😂

[@sarahzahir5582]

Lmao

[@samyray2k851]

ME TOO!!

[@monirayusuf30]

😂😂😂

[@juliagomesps]

saaameee 😂 then I go back and watch it all over again

[@AspiredWriter]

I am loving this channel! My boyfriend is deaf and I've gotten a lot of....unwelcomed opinions on the matter. What would I want to date someone who can't hear? Why put myself through that...blah, blah, blah. I mean, seriously, just because he can't hear, that doesn't make him any less of a person. Anyways, seeing you two together and how happy you are...I love it. You guys are truly amazing. Definitely earned a new sub from me!

[@corbinawilliams3589]

I went with a deaf guy and we loved each other, forget the negative things people say.

[@whitneysweek]

That's awesome!!

[@myrthasmascary4086]

No disrespect when I person is deaf does it affect there ability to speak

[@cobrafn2682]

Myrthas Mascary Not necessarily. Most people that are born death usually can’t speak, but the people that lose their hearing later in life can usually speak.

[@marleneflores8426]

Im hard of hearing and i am married to my husband who’s hearing and we both have our daughter whose also hearing. Thankfully, his family welcomed me and accepted me for who i am. Give them time and support your man. Also, i made a video about that on my channel. It would explain a little more in depth. Hope you can stop by. ❤️

[@maddison9510]

“Oh ,ohhhh 2+2=4 “🤦🏼‍♀️😂😂 that’s just how my husband is when I don’t get things lol

[@scarlettae592]

maddison mine too lol I will stare at him after he makes a smart ass comment and then say “you’re a butthole” and then he hugs me tight while laughing to make up for making me feel dumb lol I used to get mad but now I go along with the joke

[@sarafetty1300]

My old man does the same thing except he always says I might not be able to add 2+2 but I can put 2&2 together... Lol.

[@rosebud7105]

I am HH and even I am a little different around the hearing world. There’s definitely some differences. I’m just glad my husband is willing to continue to try and learn ASL. Today he actually signed a whole sentence in ASL whilst I was in the bath and without my hearing aid! Lol So proud of him!

[@crystalpeacebear1985]

Let your husband know good job and keep up the good work.

[@MrAgentTurner]

No offense but he should have attempted to learn ASL farrr before you got engaged, much less MARRIED.

[@abbycairns7056]

No matter how long he has been trying, very happy to see he continues to try!

[@crystalpeacebear1985]

@@MrAgentTurner some people just take longer to get languages.

[@seanski_]

Adam S I agree with you for the most part, but if she was ok with it and he’s learning now it’s better. Plus, she is proud of him, no need to dampen the mood.

[@hannahspace7tm939]

Who else love that there’s never music in the background when they sign

[@snoopypal1]

Always

[@luis9856]

I actually love these videos because of that, I used to watch them at night before sleep. And because there is no music i get relax quicker

[@llanimay]

Wow you guys have been together for 8 years? Thats so incredible 🥺 I hope one day I can find a love, bond, and _trust_ this strong. You are a beautiful couple, and even though I'm sure you have your ups and downs, struggles now and then, it seems like you're so perfect for eachother. Especially in the way you two look at eachother, its something so sweet and special 😭💗

[@SanswayNuna]

I love that you've brought up this point. I've been learning spanish since highschool and I feel like my personality changes, but really it's just a language barrier preventing me from being myself

[@gabrieldonahue6745]

The comment about the expressions being so exaggerated in class is so accurate, My teacher always says more more more when i feel like i'm doing enough

[@dropdeaddork23]

Exactly! I am learning through online classes, but I feel like the video is constantly stopped to remind you to use your face. Which I guess is good for people who forget and aren't expressive?

[@penelopefp]

Your videos are so delightful. I love that they aren't scripted. I love that you keep discussing through ideas and concepts and you let us see that process.

[@robloxxxmeh_robloxx8959]

When your deaf and you can eat and talk without people judging you for eating and talking at the same time 😎😎😎😎

[@sh0rty101]

lol I know ASL (I'm hearing) and I do that all the time. I'd be eating an apple, my former student would ask me a question and I'd end up holding the apple in my mouth to sign back. They would always laugh

[@sop81740]

With all the years you two have been together, do you still feel butterflies in your stomach? When do you guys feel like you're falling in love with your partner again? When do you feel most loved?

[@pequenaesposa3286]

When ppl are more expressive they become more excited about what they are talking about, and they laugh more

[@hfala5791]

Sign Duo= intro that makes you wanna eat + lovely persons

[@danilouise3100]

It is so wonderful that you both embrace the deaf and hearing worlds with kindness. I wish there was more of that.

[@alexmargolin2176]

You two are going to be very lovely parents. The way that you work together so fluidly whole you care for Java is such a great indicator! Lots of love to you both. I really enjoyed this question. Makes total sense. Not a question of personality at all.

[@wooyarnwonder4110]

Wow, such a great question and thanks for answering it! I am HH and learning ASL loooove watching your channel w/ your positivity, deaf culture info. Java is such a pretty puppy!! Anyway, really appreciate you both for sharing with us. 😊

[@elisactaban]

Amazing love of the couple

[@brendapowers5684]

yall r so sweet to each other i wish this whole world was like you both are makes me teary in a touching way btw i am hoh and learning gbu both xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@erinclarke2715]

I’m so excited that I can now start to follow without subtitles most part (in the browser I can only see subtitles in the small viewer, not full screen) if I watch at 75% speed, and I only have to back up to catch up on some finger spelling or if I got distracted by java. Sometimes I don’t know a sign, but I’m trying to figure it out from context, and it’s nice that you both tend to repeat the important words. I can even usually keep up while you have a brief moment of signing over each other. For reference I just finished the ASL 101 videos from Dr. Byron Bridges, in addition to watching a lot of Bill Vicars’s stuff, some signed with heart and our signed world, but mostly you two for practice! This is the first time I have put up with not having sub titles in order to enjoy the full screen view, and I’m so glad I tried it. I usually can’t stand 75% speed, but it’s so worth it for 150% learning value.

[@zaydadon8472]

At 11:58 when he signed "actually happened true story" I could hear him whisper it perfectly nice

[@izzybforever]

your videos are honestly so cute, you guys as a couple are adorable and watching you communicate with each other is so refreshing ugh love that I found your channel

[@Thedramaqueensoph]

I love watching these kinda videos. I lost my hearing at 22 years old & nearly 6 years ago now and it is a big change. I use hearing aids but still limited what I can hear and understand without lipreading. I actually started self teaching asl (I'm from London,uk) before my hearing went but then when it went I taught my best friend some signs and we can have a convo in all which is helpful. There is defo a change in body language when signing to talk ... I for sure can feel a difference in myself and my own body language. I'm now about to study to become an audiologist hehe.... wish we could collaborate!! xx

[@monkeygrlfun]

You guys crack me up. You guys are so sweet to each other. Patience and understanding. This should be in every relationship. He's so funny! Cute and a sense of humor of course she likes him for just being "Ryan".. 😂

[@savy6354]

Her voice is so soothing and pretty I wish he could hear it, he would be even more in love than he already is.. if that's possible ❤️

[@Aiden-V2.0]

what an odd thing to say to someone

[@karizmapatillo3429]

Found you guys 2 nights ago and I'm hooked🤓

[@saremo83]

You two are so adorable together. Such obvious love for each other. You two sure love your baked goods!

[@sangeetaporiya8066]

Ryan is most funny guy I have seen and Ellen is the most loving girl. I love you guys. We can learn so much from her. She is supportive, caring and loving. And always put loved ones first including Java. Ryan, I never thought people with hearing problems have to go through many challenges. You are the gateway for the deaf community to others. God bless you!

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Firstly I love you guys so much. Im learning so much from you about being in a relationship and have always been drawn to signing..I had a SERIOUS aha..revelation too as Ryan was talking at the end about my personal situation. I grew up with a family that snubbed and treated me different then my syblings as a way to control and keep me down. I am very different to them which made them envy or hate on me..for years I had to be silent as I couldnt be myself but then it was really difficult to let my personality out and come through 'outside'..Now I am building those positive experiences and you guys helped me understand so clearly that I am not 2 faced..oh Java too!!!So I feel like I found two great friends...with no barriers. I am watching all your videos and aporeciate you guys. Love L x

[@christydehner105]

I’m very HOH and I sign PSE as well. I’m glad that you sign slowly (so to speak) because many people who watch you two are learning how to sign from you. I also messaged you in your inbox to explain how I became very HOH. Great job !

[@pohyokelo]

I am watching your videos to see Baby Java ... 🤣😂🤣😂😍🐶 thank you for bringing her along with you on your videos .... she always makes me smile 😍

[@Nephilims_Burrow]

Hey I just wanna day shout out to all of The Deaf people in this world. I find it Amazing that you guys and so many non deaf people find ways to communicate y’all are awesome and you know what who ever said we needed a Voice to Communicate.?

[@brookebraun561]

Been binge-watching your stuff recently. I took ASL in college. Haven't practiced in a long time and I am super rusty. I love that half your vids start out with eating desserts. That's my kinda afternoon!

[@romeocruz2606]

I’ve watched two vids and I really like this channel

[@laurenzalan2882]

Most of the times when I watch your videos, I think you guys are inspiring in terms of understanding one another. Eventhough you have distinct perspectives over something, both of you are capable of hearing each other's explanation till it's done, and meeting at an agreement point, where at the end none of you will feel less mutual. Love ya, guys! Wish you could always be together 💙💙💙 -from Indonesia😉

[@abbycairns7056]

This concept in the video is so relatable! My fiance and I dont "fight"or "argue", we do this ^ 😅 so hard to explain

[@m3cutie2]

Thanks for this video! I learned SO much especially the differences between ASL, SEE, and PSE 🤯 Didn’t realize there were so many varieties of sign language in “English”. I teach sociocultural aspects of education, especially for language learners, and dive into various forms of language acquisition; your video was very informative and I will be sharing my insights with my classes this week 🤓 You two are cute! Love all the videos - this is my first comment tho 😆

[@thecaraballos9450]

2:06 i saw in her face that that kinda upset her

[@nathanfay2649]

You are a lucky man Ryan. And Ellen you are a lucky woman ! You two are great. Learning alot from this channel.

[@machobled8908]

They deserve more attention because they honestly seem like good people

[@ThunderStruck15]

Oh this is a fun topic. Social mimicry is something people do when they have positive feelings for you/ you’re in a groove together. So it totally makes sense that people copy exaggerated expressions. There’s also something to be said for language influencing thoughts. The more you think in a different language, the more your attitudes and beliefs are influenced by grammar and word choice- independent of any culture. This is clearly seen in polyglots. You can watch a polyglot transition from language to language- their whole body position and language changes. The big question is, what is a ‘personality’ beyond what you present to the world? If you’re exaggerating, isn’t that your personality? Or is there some inherent quality that defines who you are beyond what you show? Fascinating stuff. I for one deeply appreciate how slow you sign, Ryan. I can actually follow about half of what you say.

[@samevans1289]

This is an interesting topic indeed. English is my second language and I'm in many ways a different person when I use it than when I use my native language. I bet it sounds mental to anyone who hears this, but this difference in myself is actually almost the main reason why I would consider emigrating-so I can be in a country where English is spoken and subsequently, be the version of myself that I am when I'm expressing myself in English.

[@katdow9979]

This channel has been super helpful for me in terms of seeing the language being used in a chill conversational environment. I’m always too scared to use my ASL skills despite having learned for the past 10 years because I’ve had some not great experiences (mostly with hearing people saying I’m not doing it right, but deaf people keep encouraging me) I’m working towards being comfortable in my language abilities, but every time I have a deaf customer I always use my skills to help in any way I can!! Thanks for the kind and helpful education on etiquette, language, and food. (Seriously y’all eat a lot of food, but I love it)

[@MandaRenegade]

I've learned ASL thru my whole life &it just so happens, my fiance is "half deaf," or almost completely deaf in one ear. He's always wanted to learn ASL/PSE, so I've taught him the phrased I know to get thru a conversation, &I'm thinking of enrolling back in school to get credentials to become an interpreter. Your videos inspire us as well, because his first language is German, and he is tri-lingual (German, French, English; he's Canadian, so he learned French &English in school) so me being primarily English speaking, we have had major barriers in communication (he has to translate in his head to "say things right") but learning ASL has bridged that gap a bit for us ❤ we sign PSE for understanding purposes, but want to learn ASL more for broader purposes! Thank you Ellen and Ryan!!

[@ferdi5407]

Love you both!! Ryan, when you mouth words, I can lipread and understand you perfectly, even though I am a hearing person. I can read and understand your lips much better and faster than your sign. Also, I appreciate it so much that, for both of you, your words match your signs. You are just AWESOME!!!

[@tubester46]

Wow! So cool to see you two having a real conversation (as opposed to an ASL lesson). I had a deaf partner for four years, and this brought back so many memories. Thanks for helping us all to appreciate hearing/deaf relationships better.

[@akirebyrne]

Honestly the more I see this channel I realize that Ryan is a real comedian! He’s so funny and you two fit together like a glove!

[@foxysavvy]

YOU TWO ARE SO WHOLESOME AND PRECIOUS 🥺🥺💜💜💜

[@roblecai]

“Daddy doesn’t have two face, he has one face.” 😂😂😂😂 best joke

[@giahudson772]

Caitlyn Robles timestamp?

[@samberry6451]

I love watching your guys' videos because my grandparents are deaf and I have been practicing to learn alot more signs during quarantine and you guys really help me with how to have a covers at ion with new signs I've recently learned.

[@clairer1622]

you're both such genuine, nice people! best wishes to you and thank you for great content!

[@jojokukahiko]

I seriously adore you all so much when I say all I mean Java as well!! I do have a question when are you both getting married!! I love sign duo!! Thank you so much for vlogs! You both teach me so much ASL!!😘🤗😍

[@maggiewilliams9253]

Omg yessss when r u going to i mean there is no rush but it would be awesome

[@dayanavanessa1703]

I found you guys only a few days ago due to quarantine. But I really like your content! Not only because you share in a very humble and unique way your own experiences, but also because you're truly happy to open up your world to us. And also, I really like that in the intro you always share delicious food! :DD Thank you!!

[@Aspensrising]

Watching your channel has been helping me a lot with my sign. It’s been about 10 years since I’ve signed and it kills me to be lacking in a language I loved. We don’t have much of a deaf community at the base we’re at so it’s soooo helpful to have you guys!

[@cameronsovick7671]

I appericate the way you sign Ryan and Ellen, I've been watching other KZbin videos and most people are signing so fast that I cant really pick up on what there saying, granted its only been 2 weeks of self taught KZbin videos I've been watching...lol but the way you guys sign is great! very realaxed and chill

[@learnasl1644]

If you are interested you can slow their videos down. I use that feature to be sure that I'm catching every sign. It has been super helpful!! And I agree that both Ryan & Ellen sign at the perfect pace for those of us that are learning.

[@RavenTomada861]

Ummm wow! I ADORED the sweet gesture of feeding your sweetheart at the end. Please always love each other that way forever! 😍

[@adelaidealfieri7801]

Can I just say - I started watching your videos about 2 weeks ago, and I didn’t know Any sign language. But then you guys inspired me to start learning, and I’ve actually learned some basics in these past 2 weeks! Well, after watching this video, I recognized the new signs I learned and even learned new signs from this video! 😃 Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions, inspire others, and share your lives with us! Love that you picked the name, “Java!” Love you guys! 😘

[@stephensonalec1]

I am so glad that I subscribed to this channel! I am HH myself...I tell everyone I know (most know at least some ASL) to check your channel out! Also, I wanted to make a comment about your discussion. I assure you that your personality remains the same whether you're with hearing or Deaf. But, naturally, through adaptation, you will change some of your expressions, some of your styles and even your vocabulary. But remember that is a human nature thing...I absolutely love how supportive you both are of each other! I am learning so much...

[@ld7168]

I love how comfortable you are with your girlfriend/wifey !! Thank you for being comfortable enough to show us who you really are. I enjoy watching you sign, at first I did think you were quiet but I was definitely wrong. Seeing more of your guys videos you are quite the opposite! Very outgoing and “talkative” .. (signative)

[@account72198]

Oh my goodness thank you so much for answering my question!! Never did I think my question would cause a whole video!! Thank you again! Such a great answer

[@nelu888]

Hey! I recently stumbled upon your channel - great content! We need more creators like you to help bridge gaps during such a divided social climate! My wife is Russian speaking, and I can relate when we visit her family in Belarus! I’m still learning Russian and I can feel myself exaggerate my facial expressions and body language when I’m communicating with them, only because I don’t have the vocabulary to say what I want. I don’t feel my personality has changed, I am simply at a loss for words. Hope that improves soon! Keep up the great work, and looking forward to more content! 👍🏽

[@learnasl1644]

Hands down the funniest Sign Duo video 😂😂 Y'all made my day! Thank you for being so real, so genuine. No masks with you two. I love how you keep it totally real. So educational and so entertaining at the same time👍🏾

[@jessa7367]

Awwww, I live how he fed you while you were holding Java. Made me think of my husband, he would feed me while I was nursing our babies. You guys will be good parents one day, teamwork!

[@jessa7367]

*love not live 🤭

[@SignDuoChannel]

Thank you so much!

[@spooby7102]

Love how comfortable you seem in this video keep up the great work

[@nancypancy26]

Your channel inspired me to learn more about the deaf community and I enrolled in a deaf studies class this semester! Just wanted to say thank you!

[@s.a.d.3963]

I'm very new to your channel and I absolutely love it. I'm hard of hearing and use hearing aids which help tremendously but they aren't always dependable. I relate 100% to how Ryan was saying he sometimes just stays quiet. When I'm in large groups I do the exact same thing. There's too much noise and talking for me to always follow along in conversation so I usually just end up staying in my own bubble in my head because after a while it's all white noise and I get lost therefore I can't contribute to the conversations. I've spent most of my life with people that don't know me assuming I'm a...well... B because I can't hear them talk to me from behind so I don't answer or I do sit quietly in group settings for the reason mentioned above. For me, being hard of hearing, people never assume that I struggle to hear especially when my speech is intact. They don't believe me when I tell them I have hearing aids, I always have to show people to prove it and even then they will forget. The partial hearing group can be really difficult because you don't fully fit into either group and that has always been and continues to be a personal internal struggle for me. Anyways, I just wanted to share that and let you guys know I enjoy your insight and appreciate you letting us all into your world. Keeping being you because you guys are amazing!

[@emilygreenwood9170]

I have been watching you both for quite a while now and I love you both. I think it is amazing that you two want to teach people who may not know much about the deaf cluture more about it. You guys are such an inspiration to me that I am taking an ASL class at my college and I'm loving it! I have two professors, one is deaf and the other is hearing, they are very passionate just like you two! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!♥️

[@NinjAaaron87]

Java is such a good pup :) Love your vids! Been binge watching for days lol

[@grrrohmy665]

i love this channel so much and your relationship! i can see that you both have soo much love for each other and have great communication skills. your videos have educated me so much and i want to begin learning ASL. i am a very empathetic person, if it helps i am an INFJ personality type. i am very much in my head snd introverted yet care for humans so much and am very understanding. i am an empath and very kind hearted and always want to make people feel welcome, so i’m so glad that i have learned from this channel some things not to do around someone who is deaf and things that are okay to do. i think the one thing that i perhaps ignorantly was shocked by when first coming upon this channel, was that when ryan signs, he is mouthing exactly what he is saying so perfectly that i am able to read his lips. it shocked me that he was able to mouth words so perfectly without completely knowing the sound of the words or how to say them out loud, i found that very very interesting and beyond impressive!!!! but i think now i have more understanding on how he can do that 🥺☺️. i hope someday i can sign well!!!

[@natorsi]

Reminds me of how tones are when you learn the Mandarin spoken language. They're important, but when you're proficient you're not going to need to exaggerate like crazy like when you start out.

[@kendrashore5088]

Hello beautiful person scrolling through the comments!!!

[@abbycairns7056]

Kendra, please always do this ♡ so many people need to see positivity and you are radiating it :)

[@babygirlstoned6300]

🥺💕hi

[@netisharasberry8042]

Hello 👋🏽👋🏽

[@nikkikaileb808]

Kendra Shore: what's up?( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)（╹◡╹）W(`0`)W

[@Elias78506]

hello mama sita

[@cathy2142]

this is a great ? and you 2 answered it beautifully together. my daughter was non-verbal for 3 years so I learned SOME sign language and took classes 3x at the local deaf and blind school. the DEAF teachers I had were not able to hear us so they wrote on the chalkboard to "talk" otherwise they just taught us finger spell and then signs.. What I found interesting about your video is you said you can tell a person is new to sign when they are extra expressive and in class we were GRADED on this. they said there is a square from your face to your hand and you need to keep your hand up and keep your expression big. we all felt like fools over doing what a semi truck was or the sign for strong, I thought all deaf people were super expressive due to this class but maybe it was the teachers way of helping us break our hearing barrier to learn those expressions and in time they would fade more.

[@GabyTk10]

I found your channel few weeks ago but I absolutely love you guys ❤️ I'm around your age (I'm a 1996 baby) and I'm a wheelchair user... I don't like to say it often online but you both give me hope that maybe someday I'll find someone who see beyond my disability. Wish you the best 🥰🥰

[@LHalford94]

I'm going to learn asl because of your videos, in particular this and the drive thru one where they threw your order out. Thank you for the inspiration and realisation that it should be common for everyone to speak it :)

[@bradsky7464]

Thanks to you both for doing these videos! I have been hard of hearing all my life but recently I've lost almost all of my hearing. I'm currently taking ASL classes from a deaf teacher because my ability to communicate is becoming more difficult. I just discovered your channel and it's fascinating for me and very helpful in my learning process. I also like the contrasts you both present for hearing and deaf culture perspectives.

[@divinefeminine444]

ok so anyone else sob like a baby for the outro and when ryans feed ellen the food and coffee?! MY HEART CANT TAKE IT

[@catlizcrain]

This is so crazy, but I am currently taking an online ASL course and the teacher was talking a lot about how facial expressions were so important. So, I wanted to see it in action and see if I could notice any prominent facial expressions with you guys and it's crazy that you both started talking about facial expressions! This was the first video I clicked on today. Love you guys and I'm excited to learn more about ASL and the culture behind it all. Thanks so much!

[@amywestbeld9968]

Enjoyed watching this! Those cupcakes looked delicious. I know ASL from my Mom when she taught at the school for the deaf. I have always been hard of hearing most of my life but gradually became profoundly deaf and have sensorineural hearing loss.

[@scarlettmauner475]

Thank you guys for making videos. It helps me learn asl bc I can read the captions and watch your hands. And it is actually entertaining to watch as well.

[@chana3817]

I just came across your channel about a month ago and I love it!! Now I really wanna start learning ASL so I can properly communicate with more people :)

[@weslefler1060]

I love the content y'all put out! You both seem so kind and open to people learning and understanding more about Deaf culture and the community. As I learn more ASL I find it really easy to understand both of you. Keep it up guys! 🤟💚

[@linguafranca88]

This was such a fascinating video. I hope more questions come up that let us explore the linguistics of sign a bit more.

[@alejandro11000]

You two have the most chill vibe! Love the content!

[@LIFEequalsMUSICtoME]

This is a really great video. Things as a hearing person, would never think of. The over exaggeration you have to do in order for us to get your tone. So interesting! I do wish that hearing people would give you more of a chance and engage in conversation when you try to. We sure could learn a lot. This was one of my favorites, thank you guys!

[@susannahcarhart]

I love Ryan’s signing speed. It’s perfect for picking up different vocabulary terms in a casual conversational setting while not being too slow. For someone who loves the language but doesn’t have any deaf people in their life to communicate with and learn from, this channel is a really great resource.

[@darci4434]

hahaha daddy doesn`t have two face, he has one face this is so hilarious ad this is the most funniest moment I ever seen in sign duo

[@johnduchrow3635]

Ryan's signing pace is appreciated here because it helps with my receptive learning!

[@MicoGorres]

You guys make great videos. I've actually been inspired to pursue an ASL Certification by you guys as well as some of my own friends and other people (deaf, HH, and hearing) I encounter who know sign.

[@galgreen3749]

Love you Ellen and Ryan more videos please 🤗 ❤️

[@javiersantos4687]

Hi I just met you and I already love you both and I really wish you two can be happy forever thanks for existing

[@user-sy4ws9us5s]

Yo ngl these are the two most wholesome people I have ever seen❤️

[@lilychubeck1176]

After watching one of your videos ,just one, I feel in love with it and I'm trying to learn sign now

[@michaelmode]

I instantly love you two. Thanks for sharing. Great question.

[@khadijahhussin5228]

im asian, from Malaysia. im just discovered you guys channel and idk since then i fell in love with both of u.. and most of the time i laugh and feeling great watching how both of u communicate. its a beautiful u guys is a wonderful couple ❤️💞 i can see Ryan's eyes the way she look at her. both of u just in love and look good together.. i mean for hearing and deaf couple u guys last for 8 years.. as for me thats a lot of effort which is whats make your relationship stronger. i must to say i envy you and how i wish my man look at me as the same as u guys did..🥰 love u guys..

[@jearster]

You guys so cute , thx for make me more understand deaf people , I subscribed.

[@mudelicious83]

This was a super interesting video!! Thanks for responding to this question. Ryan, your facial expressions are so easy to understand and also I love your smiles 😊

[@TheFirefly91]

gonna start learning ASL! Sending love from Singapore!

[@erinnelson4643]

Thank you guys for your honesty! Appreciate you ❤️

[@getfragged7051]

That’s a really cool question to be answered and gives a good insight into your life. I am hearing and I wouldn’t say my personality changes but depending on who I’m around definitely has an impact on my behavior and “personality traits”. For example my mom is very chill and relaxed while my sister is extremely loud, hyper, and outgoing, so when I’m with my mom I am more relaxed and quiet but when I’m with my sister I can feel myself become louder and more energetic.