Deaf and Hearing Couple: Should I Sign to a Deaf Person?

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➡️ If someone isn't one hundred precent fluent in ASL but tries his/her best, do you appreciate the attempt to communicate?⬅️
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[@SignDuoChannel]

Hey guys! Ryan here. I just wanted to add that if we are in the store or wherever and we are all wearing masks, please do not try to communicate with me. It is very difficult to understand signing without the ability to use facial expressions.😄

[@jaymers66]

I work as a cashier and it's been so so difficult. I never realized how much I relied on reading lips.

[@sarthakkumar9]

Hey Ryan, just a suggestion to mix things up is you can add some post credit scenes ; just fun stuff , bloopers , java being goofy and do you have any PO Box where I can send you fan art ?

[@gritsonamission]

First and foremost, I enjoyed this video as I do all your others. 2nd: Coffee! LOL And 3rd: I worked in a book store when I was younger. Used to get so excited when one specific customer came in, because we would have a full on convo in ASL-- I got to practice, and we each got to know one another a little more--the few times he came in. The first time we met, he was signing with his sister, and they were kind of just standing in the middle of the store, so I went right up and asked if I could help them find anything. No one else on staff signed. Some of my coworkers were just watching them converse, amazed but unable to understand what was being said. I never did ask why he signed. You just brought it to my attention that people might do that, and that it might be a very personal thing for him or someone else. Also, it seems like a strange way to start a conversation. No one walks up to me and says, "hey, can you hear me when I talk?" LOL. (I sure can, Bob, but I'm starting to wish I couldn't.) It would make more sense to verify that I speak English, so I like the idea of asking "Do you sign?" Thanks for these insights. Now that I'm a bit older, I always feel awkward starting up conversation with strangers (which is why I kinda force myself to say hello to one stranger every time I leave my house... Feels good to greet others with a smile, and maybe get a smile back.). It's a good reminder that we are all people, no matter what language we speak. Thanks again for the reality check.

[@leticialopez2294]

I love coffee toooo! And yes, metal coffee mugs makes coffee feel different

[@J1Dreamer]

I just found your guys' channel, this is great!! I started learning ASL in 7th grade when I had a deaf teacher and decided I liked it a lot so I took her ASL class with my normal classes with her too and it was great. I kept learning in 8th grade but unfortunately my highschool doesn't offer it. I luckily still remember quite a bit! One of the first things my deaf teacher taught us was how important facial expressions are.😄

[@spaceypirate]

I remember being up in Estonia, and this person saw I was deaf, and started signing to me. They were deaf also, but it was such a connection because I was a foreigner and we managed to find each other while shopping for produce. They were signing in their native sign and I in mine and though neither of us really understood each other, it was the best moment of the entire trip! Like YES DEAF SAME. But also, I’m an introvert pls go away

[@anoran.7505]

The last part though😂

[@goldsnow2802]

@@anoran.7505 LOL YEAH

[@fernthaisetthawatkul5569]

that last part tho LMAO

[@blueviolets2106]

😂😂😂

[@sleepingboiz8155]

Same XD but I think I might be a extrovert with a massive anxiety and a lot of being aware of what I do and so worried abt all the stupid small things abt myself like how awkward I out the charger to the charging port or if I trip or whatever, one time I nearly had sweat all over my face cause I couldn’t control my breathing and I was stupidly self conscious of my breathing to the point where I thought everyone could hear me 🤦🏽‍♂️ nearly made my self pass out by holding my breath (I was using mask btw so maybe that’s the cause)

[@cassandra4231]

Why did the coffee file a police report?? Bc he was mugged 😬 😂😂

[@jayf5084]

🤣

[@battle_beanz]

i love this!

[@joshserrano554]

Why was the coffee bean upset at its parents? Bc it was grounded

[@chrystiesmith7985]

🤣

[@iamme9822]

Ha!

[@ArtistAtPlay]

I had gotten a sandwich in a Subway once on my lunch break and was looking to sit and eat quickly. There was only one free chair and it was at a table with two other girls. I walked up to them and asked if I could sit there. They looked at me confused and gestured that they were deaf. I gestured to the char and they nodded and smiled. After I finished eating I was able to sign "thank you" and "nice to meet you" and they signed that they were happy to talk to me. Another time I was at a beach enjoying the day. I don't remember how I got into the conversation, but I was talking to a deaf girl and her interpreter/friend using whatever sign I could. I was having a great day that day and was smiling a LOT. lol. I guess my smile left an impression because when we finished our conversation she gifted me my sign name. (Dimple but with the pinky (J) finger instead of the pointer finger)

[@VinCent.and.AleXys]

they have won the award for cutest couple hands down

[@kiarraperdomo8823]

love it

[@katherineanderson3694]

Or hands up because they’re signing

[@alex_thee_weirdo9591]

Pun intended? Lol

[@Void_W.]

Hmm. yeah but it would be cuter gay (that's a joke)

[@preciousmazon7337]

Coffee

[@notemilyr]

ryan: "Hi! How are you?" Java: 👁👄👁

[@SignDuoChannel]

😂

[@StephlovesJesusandCountryMusic]

LOL when Ryan was going into other ways to learn ASL before He even said Skillshare I'm like "Skillshare!" Lol then he said it

[@pattyterry5629]

I learned ASL in college, as I was getting my degree in special education and it was part of the curriculum. I used it quite a bit as a teacher, but the best interaction I had was on a playground. I had taken my daughter, and there was a very young girl sitting on the swings. She was only about 4 years old and her mom was quite far from her, talking to another adult. I asked her if she wanted help and realized she couldn't hear me so I asked her using sign language. She was so happy and started talking to me and then I pushed her on the swing. Her mom noticed and approached me with concern. After communicating with her daughter, she started to cry and she thanked me. She said that it is so very infrequent that her daughter can talk to anyone due to the language barrier. It was such a simple thing to me, but it meant the world to them both ❤️

[@theahb8842]

I like to have hot chocolate in my “coffee” mug. Anyone else who does the same?

[@SignDuoChannel]

Us too! :D It's the season for hot chocolate too

[@theahb8842]

I love your videos btw@@SignDuoChannel ❤️

[@suzannehedderly1331]

I hate coffee! But tea and hot chocolate is goood!

[@alexisnelson2100]

Definitely hot chocolate and a sprinkle donut

[@suzannehedderly1331]

Alexis Nelson Doughnut with hot chocolate is the best!!!

[@growingwiththegopals4041]

What do you call a COFFEE robbery? A mugging 😂😂😂

[@taylorwarren2000]

lol

[@signlanguage4241]

At first I didn’t realize why everyone was saying “coffee”.it made me confused.

[@pogcatchickenchamp]

Lol

[@andreakersey6628]

I've definitely caught myself staring at people I've seen using ASL before because I just find it so amazing to watch, how rapidly they can sign, I think it's such a beautiful language! But I don't want to be making anyone uncomfortable, I don't think many people enjoy being stared at haha, so something for me to be aware of and take forward! Thanks for sharing your perspective :)

[@bridgetmurphy3671]

I feel the same. I feel bad for staring because it is beautiful to watch. And Ryan shared that he sees so much around him, is there a way to watch and not feel invasive? I don't understand what is being said. Even when im at an event and there is an interpretater I tend to watch them and not the even/play or whatever.

[@christydehner105]

I notice that people watch me when I’m signing. Most people do it out of curiosity and I understand that completely. I personally don’t think it’s rude. I don’t think I know anyone who thinks it’s rude. Just my personal experience.

[@JustCallMeBo1]

*COFFEE!* *Thank you for answering this question! I personally have met and signed with a few deaf people- I've been teaching myself ASL at home for a few years & took a class in college - and they said they appreciated me trying to speak to them! I get being nervous or not wanting to sign wrong because you feel like you might offend the person, but in my experience the response to my attempts at communication has been overwhelmingly positive! I was even told by one young deaf girl that my signing to her made her so happy because people had been speaking through her interpreter all day and not even acknowledging her. I encourage you to pick up ASL if you're interested because it's such a beautiful language! I'm studying medical ASL now in the event I encounter deaf patients later on. I want them to feel comfortable speaking with me. Much love to you both! Thank you for another informative and entertaining video! Love to yal and Java! Stay safe!* 💕☕😊

[@jacqueline8805]

I love that you're studying medical ASL!! I want to go into the medical device field so that's amazing to hear, thanks for sharing your story!! :)

[@JustCallMeBo1]

@@jacqueline8805 Thank you! That means a lot! 😊 I've been trying to teach myself at home. So many videos and notes but it's so worth it. If a patient comes in and has an allergy to medicine or something I want to be able to know firsthand so I can give them the best care possible! :)

[@r3nn420]

Coffee I love u guys u teach me how to sign and I love how you guys keep safe and healthy during these rough times I love u guys

[@loricrka6561]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[@juliarunn5009]

I love this!! I’m hearing impaired and I usually communicate thru speaking but I remember when I met my previous manager for the first time she had heard that I was mostly deaf and she learned a few signs for me!!! I felt so appreciated it was one of the greatest feelings in the world 🥰🥰🥰 She was so excited to show me it was the sweetest thing ever

[@PsychedelicPepper]

I respect this channel takes time to edit these videos and add subtitles to them. Wonderful

[@SignDuoChannel]

Thank you! We put a lot of effort into these videos and it’s fun!

[@WriterOfMany]

@@SignDuoChannel Yes, thank you 💕 a lot of us wouldn't be able to understand Ryan without them :/

[@jassellcharm2259]

I took ASL for 3 years in high school, being about 2-3 years later I forgot a lot and I’m kind of rusty. But I often get deaf customers where I work and they always really appreciate the fact that I can sign and help them (if they need it). My high school ASL teachers also taught us about deaf culture and etiquette so I try not to interpret for people unless they ask. The confirmation is good to know especially since you don’t wanna come off as rude or inconsiderate.

[@GabyTk10]

As someone who has a disability I completely understand Ryan's feelings about people who tries to be on the same page with you but don't know the right way to do it... but as someone who's learning sign language I also understand the urge to put all those practice hours to work 😆😅

[@davinaking144]

I love how Ryan included Java in the outro, "sign duo out" instead of the number 2 in "duo" he signed the number 3!!

[@SignDuoChannel]

I finally gave in to y'all request to make it trio 😋

[@davinaking144]

@@SignDuoChannel 🤟

[@peacelove38]

I didn't notice it until this person say "3". I had to go back and see it. Good enough, Ryan did. 👍😁✌🤟

[@YT-Observer]

@@SignDuoChannel it's only natural now that ur definitely a trio since java is almost always with you

[@amosmassey9485]

Q: What do you call sad coffee? A: Despresso. 😂😂 #PJ

[@zachnalette]

That’s just depressing

[@gritsonamission]

Why'd the guy quit his job as a cola can crusher at the recycling plant? It was just soda pressing... Get it? So depressing? Uh, yeah, I'll uh, see my way out.

[@mackenzie9450]

@@gritsonamission hahaha i'm actually cracking up over here!!

[@marlenasaure2436]

lmfao!!!

[@chloebreton9309]

"COFFEE" The reason's why I want a mug is for my mother, she is kind off sick and a little tired, so I'm gonna cheer her up with it, like a Christmas present

[@mcwes3]

The aggressive waving had me dying 😂😂😂😂 I feel as tho people should be thought asl everywhere

[@aly5066]

This is interesting! In my ASL class we learned it's considered kind of rude if you see someone who's doing sign language and you don't attempt to communicate, even if you have a very base level of the language.

[@allysunshine9485]

Interrupting a conversation would be rude in any setting but also as Ryan said he personally doesn't mind saying hello as he described. Everyone is different and of course depends on the setting.

[@silvergraniandhergrumpygno413]

When I was growing up, my military family lived overseas in several countries for 2-4 years at a time. We were taught that it was rude to not even try to communicate in the host country’s language. As soon as we were notified of our upcoming duty station we would dive into learning that county’s language through the Berlitz language guides that were available to us. As school children once we reached our host country our school always taught that country’s language as part of our daily classes. So, I would think that would be the same when trying to communicate with someone who uses ASL.

[@emilyk2424]

Coffee isn’t something I drink too often, but hot cocoa and tea sound good to me! :)

[@kristareese7984]

Don’t try to sign to me when I’m getting my COFFEE lol I removed this barista tried to and I know she meant well but she couldn’t understand me and I was just too tired so I voiced 😅 I still feel bad because she was so excited but I feel like I need COFFEE before any conversation regardless of the language haha

[@andreal1203]

These videos are so interesting and really eye opening but I can’t lie I get so distracted by Java lol

[@missacrobatxo]

Hope you guys have a great Christmas! Funny enough, coffee was the first word I learned in ASL!!

[@rxgtv]

Coffee; go to the comment box and type Coffee. That's C-O-F-F-E-E ok im done commenting

[@editcus5488]

“Coffee!” Love your guy’s videos! Thank you for the contend that you create!

[@Raven-ph1hh]

One thing about them having a KZbin channel, he’s probably really happy he can talk to us in the comments since he doesn’t talk to people much in real life

[@jacihagedorn6790]

Next year I'm taking a semester off art school but I still wanna learn so a skillshare sign language class sounds perfect ! Thanks for the videos & happy holidays to you three ☺️ oh & coffee !

[@frostchilde8314]

COFFEE Thank you both for taking the time to give your perspective, opinions and feedback to all the questions we ask. I know its not your job to educate us or anything like that, but we all appreciate what you guys do. I've been trying to learn more ASL because of it and am thankful for that, its nice to learn a new language!

[@maggiemicdup]

Coffee! Thanks for the content you two really helped encourage me and my husband to learn to sign and that has made my life so much easier.

[@random2828]

As I learn more and more ASL I love being able to focus less on the closed captions and understand what you're saying/signing instead. Thank you for these videos

[@jennid8958]

I feel so bad that my mom can't read lips right now from all the masks. With two deaf parents I understand (as much as I can) the struggles. I actually struggle sometimes when people seem like they're deaf, but I don't know for sure and I don't want to insult them when I ask if they're deaf in sign.

[@pinkkittymusic]

I don't drink coffee but I do drink tea. Java is so cute. She deserves all the Puppuccinos.

[@JelaniBurke]

COFFEE! I just started learning ASL this year. I found your page on KZbin as I would practice my ASL, but kept coming back because I loved your transparency with and about deaf culture, and deaf/hearing relationships! Thank you for sharing your stories!

[@xStephyJonas]

Im taking sign language this semester & have been watching videos online to learn more, I am so glad I came across your channel! It’s interesting to see that I am learning some signs a certain way & in the context of your conversations, some are different. I’m so excited to keep learning because I have learned so much about Deaf culture which deepens my appreciation, & I want to be able to expand my ability to communicate!

[@valariemorrine7658]

I love that you answered this question because as a hearing person who knows very few signs, I wonder if it would even be worth it to sign to people sometimes. For example when I worked as a cashier I would be able to sign “have a good Day”, or little things like that, but then get nervous when they think that means I’m fluent in ASL and they start signing to me, and I have to be like... “I only know a little bit..” or something , lol. Anyways I drink coffee everyday so I’m always interested in cool cups 🙂 I learn a lot from your videos & I just want you guys to know that! 💜💜

[@nataliarouswell95]

I have been taking ASL classes this semester and I always quiz my dad and ask him what I’m signing (he never knows) however, the only word he knows is... Coffee! He loves his mugs too!

[@lizdavis4875]

Your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. Grateful for the knowledge and positive energy you share with us. Can't wait to tune in next week over a cup of coffee!! :-)

[@katherinelawrence8958]

Hi! I’ve been learning sign language for about 2 + 1/2 years now, and I watch your videos a lot! They’re super useful to immerse myself in ASL and a lot of times I turn off subtitles to see how much I can pick up by myself. I think it’s really sad that more people don’t know ASL, but I’m proud to be someone who can!

[@anodecathode9790]

"Coffee" was the ASL vocab word I most recently learned actually!!

[@e.nguyen969]

"C-o-f-f-e-e" I love your channel. I used to help challenged students in school as a part of my course and learned a bit of sign language. I'd love to relearn it and thanks to a channel like yours, many people can learn. Thank you for all you do! Take care and stay safe!

[@dusaheinold]

COFFEE! love watching and learning! Thank you for sharing your lives- not always easy, I'm sure!

[@susannat4178]

“Coffee” I can’t live without my daily coffee !! Love your vlogs !

[@user-od4tq9eq4c]

The cutest,most sincere, honest, genuine couple on youtube 🤩🧚‍♂️

[@zahraasajid5900]

I am actually taking ASL1 in school rn and it is really helpful to see your conversations in ASL because it helps me with my receptive skills so thank you so much for that! :)

[@rnbowcat2206]

Its nice to learn more through these videos and from the instructor!!

[@charlenelavaki4800]

Coffee!! I love y’all’s channel and learn so much ASL just from watching y’all :)

[@alyssamcloughlin9734]

Such cute coffee mugs! Love watching you guys; it’s been very helpful to develop my receptive skills!

[@elizabethm.1822]

I've never noticed a difference taste in the coffee because of the travel cups, but I'll definitely pay more attention next time I use one. 😊 (COFFEE)

[@burgerbobby8191]

Good stuff to know, keep up the good vids!

[@jamic19]

COFFEE!!!! just started watching your videos just recently and i enjoy them...

[@emilyhinkson2948]

Coffee! Thanks for the info you shared here! It's actually a topic I've wondered about, so this was helpful. I especially appreciated your thoughts on how to start those sort of conversations.

[@teddtr859]

Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee and more coffee. That’s six entries. Lol. Jk. My question is: what do you feel would be needed to make stores, restaurants/fast food places, banks, etc., into a deaf or hard of hearing friendly place?

[@WriterOfMany]

Ooooh that's a good one. Make them more accessible

[@IzzyCat923]

Yeah!!!!!

[@ness7638]

“COFFEE” Certain materials and textures put me off and metal in travel mugs make my teeth hurt!! I agree that it also makes coffee (hot coffee at least) taste different.... love you guys, hope you guys are staying safe ✨

[@cortnitaylorw]

super helpful! I really appreciate hearing Ryan's perspective on these things. oh and... I love coffee

[@marieb3432]

Coffee! Hello from Utah. My son is HOH and we’re trying to learn sign language. Love watching you guys!

[@EvalynRoberts]

Hi Ellen and Ryan! Thank you for these videos. As someone with social anxiety, it's really hard for me to interact with people, so being able to learn anonymously how to be a better neighbour to deaf people in my region is soooo helpful. This channel is a wonderful ambassador and introduction for how hearing people can be respectful to deaf people. Ryan, I think it's wonderful that you don't mind chatting with people if you have a moment. That is a very kind offer, and suggests you have a lot of patience and tolerance. I'm in the LGBTQ+ community, and I have mental health obstacles, and while I will happily talk a stranger's ear off about the mental health stuff, I really dislike talking to strangers about the LGBTQ+ stuff. If people ask me questions about that, I try to direct them to people who - similar to the both of you - make it their goal to educate people about their experiences. Which is, I think, an overly personalized way of saying thank you for being ambassadors for deaf culture and being willing to teach us how to be better citizens of the world that we all share. Anyways, thanks again, you're both brilliant.

[@karolinej6828]

I've actually never had a cup of coffee in my life lol but the mugs look so cute

[@lizasweitzer2359]

I love coffee almost as much as I love you guys!! This is so awesome...I've learned so much sign language from you both, and I'm starting to sign in my dream even though I am no where near fluent in ASL! Thanks for keeping me inspired and learning

[@EddValdez]

Java getting excited abt you two talking about coffee is such a mood!

[@downandlovely9600]

After three years of surviving uni without coffee, BAM! Group project for a whole semester got me addicted 😂🤟🏼

[@luciachun1381]

When I was in elementary school my best friend’s dad was deaf so her family all spoke ASL. I was really close to them and I spent a lot of time with them and had fun going to places for the deaf. I was really fascinated and learned the basics, but we lost touch and now, a few years later, I only remember a few words and the ABCs. She told me that reading lips was a myth and it’s frustrating when people assume deaf people can read lips. This brings me to my question, as a person born deaf, how did you learn to read lips as you were raised learning ASL? Also, if someone were to just speak to you, without signing, how well could you understand them? Ps. Just found ur channel, but I’m obsessed! You got nice coffee mug there! ☕️

[@scottbarker90]

Coffee! :) Thanks for generously sharing your stories and experiences. Always enjoy watching y’all.

[@sarthakkumar9]

Wooah, you guys have certainly upped your video quality and those drone shots are spicy. Lots of love to you both

[@xavierdpoulin]

I’m practicing my lip reading skills with these videos by using no sound and no CC

[@kylieedington2030]

I don't liked "coffee" per say but I would want it for hot chocolate for when I go back to campus in the spring

[@sierradueck3288]

COFFEE This is the first time I've watched your videos and I love them! You guys are very real and honest which I admire. I am planning on taking an ASL beginner course at university this summer because I want to learn another language, and you guys are making me excited to learn! Thanks!

[@tessr6301]

Ooo that mug for morning COFFEE. It's so aesthetic too. Thanks for answering this question, I'm trying to learn sign, but I do get nervous. I haven't got the courage yet, and I dont want to offend anyone, thank you ❤❤

[@OIFVET02]

Nothing like a nice hot cup of "coffee" and SignDuo in the morning

[@muzenmagzoub5350]

Coffee will fix everything 😉☕️

[@SignDuoChannel]

You got that right lol

[@zachnalette]

Coffee! My mom would love this kind of thing, also I’m learning sign so I can help deaf people communicate, I wish everyone would! It’s so cool to see things you say and understand some of it, it’s really helpful when you guys talk to Java and repeat things like “calm down” and helps me to XD

[@emmag1291]

I love coffee and watching your videos! Thank you for answering questions honestly! 😊

[@anamalagon6190]

what did the sick cappuccino say to the doctor? "I can't stop coffee-ing!" All jokes aside, I just got myself a coffee maker as my graduation gift and this mug would be the perfect thing to put my coffee in for when i'm on the go!!!! Love you guys

[@janhavi_lavanya]

I just wanted to ask you both that : when you were young did you ever knew that you're gonna be this famous?? And I'm very happy that I discovered your channel becuz of that I'm a little good at sign language than before so thanks a lot and till not I'm partially deaf from both my ears so because of you both I never felt like I'm the only one who's deaf cuz I'm the only one in my whole family tree and my friend group and my school who's partially deaf so it's a little difficult to attend my online classes and rn I'm in 6th grade so in our school it's a system that when we go in middle school all the teachers will be changed so Al my new teachers are a little confused to talking to me and whenever I talk it's a little muddled and loud so it's a problem...............but I'm trying to understand my online classes a much as i can. But thanks anyways..... (btw i became partially deaf 1 year ago I don't know how?? )

[@juliarunn5009]

I’m deaf too!! Mostly deaf, I wear hearing aids all the time. I totally know how that feels. It’s kind of a breath of fresh air to meet deaf ppl cause sometimes I feel lonely in being the only deaf person in my friend groups.

[@corinnecolton2591]

This was super helpful! And I loved the mini vocabulary session at the end! And those mugs look sooo cute, wouldlive to drink my coffe in them in the morning!

[@marissar4262]

Coffee! I’m currently studying speech and hearing sciences for my undergrad (on the road to be an SLP!) and we start ASL courses next semester. I love your videos, they are so educational! Thank you!! ☺️

[@gracekodrata1485]

Who doesn’t actually like coffee but drink it anyway just because you NEED it? Me obv🤪

[@Mystq33rion]

Lol I am too young to drink coffee lol

[@slickrick4117]

Why not drink monster or redbull? Too sugary? Or you like the health benefits and fragrance instead?

[@christianoseguera4373]

I was so excited to watch this video that I had to take a quick “coffee” break.

[@gandalfthegrey]

Your videos are the only reason I ever considered joining Skillshare. I'm excited to try that ASL class.

[@danieln94]

Coffee Thanks for keeping it real with hearing people! Excellent point about how it's not a novelty, but your language.

[@-11-115]

Question: as a kid was it hard to make friends? Did you have more hearing or deaf friends? Coffee

[@justme3253]

Do I have to cancel the account after the 14 days of free trial? Oh, and: coffee :)

[@koko137591]

🖐🏼🤗💕 that’s a very nice COFFEE ☕️ mug! P.s. I LOVE that you added new signs helps a lot to understand ASL and slowly learn new signs 🎄

[@Awesomeo40k]

Coffee! I'm about 3 months into leaning sign, and you guys not only have been a big help but I really enjoy watching your day to day vlogs! It was a Sub at first sight ✌🏻

[@robyncorson4002]

Sign language internationally: what level of difficulty would you have using asl to communicate if you were overseas eg in Australia or the UK? Do you have experience with that?

[@yagoalmeida3691]

Other countries have different sign languages and in some, more than one. ASL is recognized and used in 40 different countries, but like you mentioned, UK and Australia, they have different sign languages

[@discord_sad570]

Every language that people speak have different sign languages aka ASL it’s true

[@robyncorson4002]

Yes exactly. I know this thank you Yago and Alex. I was asking how easy it is to understand. I looked into the various linguistic trees of sign languages and where they branch off last night which answered my question. Like with spoken languages sign languages have different linguistic branches other languages from the same branch are easier to understand while if they have different roots they vary much more widely. An example with spoken languages is people who speak French or italian will be able to understand more Portuguese without learning any than they would be able to understand Xhosa.

[@robyncorson4002]

I was asking about the level of difficulty in understanding and everyone somehow seemed to think I was ignorant about there being many varied languages....thank you for assuming I was a moron

[@yagoalmeida3691]

@@robyncorson4002 because that's not what was worded in your comment. But anyways, sign language has similar signs in all languages. But letters and of course some objects or people signs will vary quite a bit. Characteristic signs might be similar or the same

[@jazz8388]

I have this question, so I know he doesn’t talk but when he laughs is that with sound? (I’m sorry I forgot his name😅)

[@leeleeb7413]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCkZHauYqZ1adE Ryan chuckles and giggles in different clips

[@dia4872]

Lmao I have no clue what you are talking a bout maybe phrase it defferently lol

[@dia4872]

Lmao I have no clue what you are talking a bout maybe phrase it defferently lol

[@oxKellyAnnxo]

Coffee! ☕ ♡ Absolutely love the scenic overhead shots and how much detail goes into each video.

[@hanaaayyad5543]

It's so sad that I never thought about how unaccommodating we make ourselves before I started watching your videos, thank you for always answering even the toughest of questions, it can't be easy! but it makes my heart swell knowing that because of your videos people are now more considerate and open-minded

[@venmrobloxpro]

The video just came out fir me even though it has like 24 veiws already lol

[@SignDuoChannel]

Comon KZbin

[@Katie-lq1wb]

I’m learning asl rn and I can’t read finger spelling because it goes so fast 😂 I think I have a TON of learning to do

[@milomoon06]

You guys are awesome! I first found your channel from my ASL teacher, and I watch every video now! Thanks for answering these questions. I don’t drink coffee, but I do like some tea and hot chocolate.

[@eunicechua6448]

I'm not much of a coffee person, but I love tea and I love you guys!!!

[@susanmalsam5015]

COFFEE!!! Love watching. You guys. I have been taking ASL and LOVE the language. I am continuing with the second session in Jan!

[@123MickieB]

COFFEE! I started taking ASL this year in college and I started watching your videos before. I can almost watch them without subtitles now and its been really cool to see that progress! Thank you so much for all your videos!

[@LVassmer]

Coffee! Absolutely love your videos. Just happened upon them one day and can’t stop! My mind has been opened to an entirely new world. Thank you!

[@hola.4701]

Thank you so much for getting me intrigued into learning ASL since last year, I lost so much confidence and the will to continue since school has been keeping me so busy lately. I'm already on Animals and learned numbers 1-99, colors, like, have, want, and sentences with colors and animals. Thank you again. 😊

[@CupcaKeSwurL]

COFFEE! I’m trying to learn sign language right now! I’m in my second year and it’s been tough - mostly because I don’t have anyone to practice signing with (especially with classes online due to covid). Your videos have helped me pick up some new words and see how they flow in conversation! :)

[@13dborden]

coffee!!!! thanks for addressing this- i've always wondered how it would be perceived :-) you guys rock

[@dixienotdixiedamilio.8879]

I am deaf so this is really nice because I speak asl. Also, now I dont have to have closed captions on all of my videos cause I watch you guys!! :)

[@leezamarquez1724]

I LOVE learning small bits of sign language while watching your videos! Like "coffee" or other common phrases!