What NOT to Say to a Deaf Person | ASL

[@triciadavis5968]

Thank you for explaining everything. I totally understand your frustration of some people who don’t understand what we go through everyday. I am deaf in on ear and very hard of hearing in the other and declining pretty rapidly. I had to learn to read lips my self. Always sitting in the front row in my classes at school. People would always assume that I was being a stuck up girl. But the fact was I didn’t hear what they said. My parents never took me to learn ASL. I am. Learn more signs everyday. I would so love to meet others who are deaf.

[@proanimaluver6487]

So sweet! I can't hear good and me asking what was said over and over makes people mad. 😄

[@LearnHowtoSign]

We are glad you are here!

[@gimygaming8655]

They checked my ears and said I hear things fine... but I have noticed my hearing goes in and out. One minute I hear things too loudly and the next I can't hear the person right in front of me. So I can actually hear better if I'm reading the lips. I can't read lips without ANY sound, but I can hear better if I do

[@proanimaluver6487]

@@gimygaming8655 ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!😄💖

[@greyhawk4898]

My shares a similar history. She has helped me understand what hearing impaired go through. Hopefully people will start understanding people like you and her and get educated. Harmony be yours

[@seananderson5334]

My wife and I are learning to sign because we have a newborn baby in the house and don't want to wake her. It's expanded our understanding what deaf people have to overcome and, to some extent, their lifestyle. Makes us appreciate it on a new level.

[@Maria-ix1up]

I’ve been studying ASL online for one year now and I would LOVE to go to a deaf social but I’m so afraid that I will make them feel frustrated with my lack of understanding, poor signing, etc. I don’t know when or where to start! But it’s good to know this, for the future!

[@melissasmith7069]

This has held me back also. I don't want to offend anyone with my lack of knowledge of ASL.

[@thrivinginamber2642]

Talk to the ASL teachers in your city-college, if they are Deaf, use writing if needed. In the places you go, ask if anyone there signs. One classmate told me that she talked to someone Deaf at a store who broke down and cried in front of her because of her lack of interaction. My two Deaf coworkers have completely different circumstances as well, so one might be more accepting than another, or complete opposites in many ways, just like each Hearing person~

[@roonboo96]

Do not feel badly about your ASL skills or understanding and allow that to deter you from Deaf chats. Get involved in the Deaf community and go to chats. This is an amazing way to *really* learn ASL. Where I live, there aren’t any in-person classes and imo, online classes are NOT as good as in-person because you miss out on so much more exposure to language when learning online (I’m saying this professionally as a teacher as well: I’ve done the online thing during Covid….it just doesn’t really work very well). Deaf people understand that you are just learning and in my experience, they are more than happy to welcome newcomers and help them out. As someone who attends Deaf chats with a fair amount of regularity, I have never seen anyone be rude or frustrated with a lack of understanding. Deaf chats are a way to improve receptive skills, practice your signing, and socialize. I am at a high level of sign and am more than happy to help out newcomers as well: I don’t get frustrated and am just glad there are people there who are trying to learn and are open to being in a new environment; besides, helping people understand is also a way for me to improve my signing as well. Just remember to keep voices off and if you’re really struggling, you can always fall back on using your phone to type out what you are trying to say, but do try to figure out the communication. Deaf chats are invaluable.

[@josiesowers1058]

Love this! Well done! Would love to see more videos like this from Sarah. Love the balance of her funny, sassy responses to these questions and at the same time sweetly teaching about Deaf Culture and etiquette.

[@sandyrice3559]

I absolutely agree! Her sense of humor cracks me up! But at the same time she's delivering an important message, especially for those of us who haven't had much interaction with the deaf community.

[@AzDesertFoxx]

I work with several deaf people, which is why I'm learning to sign (still!). In all of my conversations, I have NEVER asked them these crazy questions! When I'm asked if my family is deaf (a typical question), I will then ask the same of them! I just hope deaf people forgive our ignorance and help us do better. Great video.

[@Nerukenshi1233]

If you don't know how hearing loss or lack of hearing occurs, that's a reasonable question. Derogation is disgusting, but I often find that offense is often taken over things that, if one were to answer the questions or explain why it's inappropriate, or just choose to be less accusatory when declining to answer, we might better understand each other. You're not obligated to be kind and forgiving, but when you're not, it perpetuates that lack of kindness and forgiveness. Edit: just for clarity, this is a general you that I'm using, not specifically referring to you yourself.

[@AbadaAnon]

​@@Nerukenshi1233thank you

[@debraruge1736]

Love your expressions, especially when tossing the question away.

[@WallyngroveMinistries]

Same! What a great video!

[@janageeslin6378]

My sister is deaf but she learned to read lips so well that I did not learn as much as I should have as a hearie. When my grandson was born with a hearing issue she suggested sign language . It has been a process that has truly enriched the whole family, and my younger kids feel like they are speaking a secret language around hearing people and truly enjoy when another person, hearing or deaf, joins in

[@SweetHoneycode]

I use Live Captions on my phone in certain circumstances. Yes subtitles!

[@Nerukenshi1233]

By asking the question, theyre not assuming. They are, in fact, actively seeking information*instead* of assuming.

[@AbadaAnon]

This 👆👆👆👆

[@Harmonicsoul22]

Thank you for this video Sarah. I loved it!!

[@luckeelaydee57]

Thank you! I am learning ASL and I will be less likely to say or sign a dumb question. And, you already answered a couple I had so I don't need to ask other deaf people. Great video!

[@bdb3350]

When it comes to driving Sarah is spot on. As A Driving Instructor (hearing) each year I teach several students that range from hearing impaired corrected with a hearing aid up to and including completely deaf people how to drive. I will tell you without a doubt their observation skills are near flawless. I only have to tell them once or twice to pay attention.

[@carterstanton3540]

It is always good to see Sarah 🤟🏻

[@Passion84GodAlways]

I ❤ Educational videos like this! 💎

[@LearnHowtoSign]

We do too! 🤟

[@lifebloodcore2106]

I do video essays on my channel and I always make sure to add in accurate captions as soon as or shortly after I upload for anyone who needs them for any reason. I think all channels and creators should make a similar effort, especially if they’re full-time. I only do this as a hobby and I always find time for captioning.

[@nerysghemor5781]

Captions and subtitles can be nice for hearing people too! First time I REALLY saw that in force was in the 90s in high school when I had a seat in the back of the room and the teacher played an especially crappy VHS tape. ALL of us in the back threw a riot and got her to turn the captions on. None of us were deaf. We just figured out how nice they are! 👍

[@starsose5833]

Nice to see you again Sarah! 😊

[@LearnHowtoSign]

It’s pretty great having her on here.

[@starsose5833]

Agreed! ❤

[@gardeniagirl1374]

SARAH HILARIOUS! I laughed after you threw the first question on the floor! Your "big ears" reply is funny! It's important to make the process of educating people a fun one so they will stay engaged in it✌🏼

[@rshadow5683]

I love how sassy she is!

[@destinypowers1146]

thank you for this video Sarah. im not even deaf yet and i agree those are rude things to ask someone that is deaf. yall can do everything but hear

[@WallyngroveMinistries]

Thank you for making this video. I can understand how annoying and frustrating some of these questions are, and so much of the population is under educated about the deaf culture. That being said, this was wildly entertaining. I needed it. Keep up the good work!

[@roonboo96]

Hell, I’m hearing and I watch tv with the subtitles on! I wish they would CC movies in the theatre, not only for Deaf access, but for my dumb ears. Apparently, I have great hearing, but there is just something about watching tv/movies/any videos…the CCs make it better!

[@jennataynag4264]

Agreed! We have subtitles on all the time at home, cause sometimes you miss something being said or with a/c running can’t hear.

[@Cheray_]

We always use CC, so many distracting sounds or you just can't hear sudden low voices...def helps😉

[@Arkan_Hunter]

Thank you for the great video Sarah!

[@LearnHowtoSign]

She is pretty awesome!

[@barbbraendlein1223]

I loved this! Sarah, I love when you pop into the videos! You're amazing! I loved your answers, and your reactions! You have a wonderful sense of humor! I loved your answer to the whole music question. I had wondered how a deaf person could hear and sing along to hymns in church, but you explained it perfectly! Thank you for answering our questions, so that we don't have to be the awkward, offensive person in the conversation!🤣

[@tamara_fun-confidence-coach]

So good!!! Honestly, some of them are really good ones, ones we could definitely find ourselves asking...! Thank you, always AMAZING videos!!! :)

[@babysignsbytinac]

Love this Sarah! Meredith was right. The editing made it perfect. Love your answers. Can't believe people ask some of these questions!

[@musicthemiracledrug1595]

How do I drive a car? With my hands and feet.

[@j.p.5726]

3:48 That's like saying do you still have to have sound on 😒

[@dhhannie]

Wonderful! So glad this video was made. 👍🏻

[@stephanievivier290]

What I hate is every time someone (hearing) asks me if I know sign language. I would say yes. Then they would show me (flipping the bird) and I says, "that is not always a sign language, that something someone learned back in the day and pass it down generation." So I would show them a few sign languages. And they would look at me and say " that's not sign language, that is talking with your hand". "But you must be Italian. Because they always talk with their hands." I get so mad and stomped away.

[@2percent153]

Thank you Sarah. You answered some questions I was wondering about.

[@ThisAbilityPodcast]

Great video! Thank you so much for posting this!!!

[@r6duck]

Thank you so much. That was terrific, and enlightening.

[@DestinyPowers-rz4lf]

Thank you so much Sarah. Really appreciate this video, and bringing it all out. I learned over time from deaf in my family, and I'm hard of hearing. Im still learning but I do know a lot if not most of the don't. I would take those as insults . Tyvm bringing up. Your right this world assumes things. Thats my thought too, how are deaf supposed to look...come on ppl. Here Chicago you dk who is deaf and who isn't, bc they don't sign in piblic

[@mommyonmission1758]

Thank you so much for this video! I learned so much from you

[@Nerukenshi1233]

I think the people asking about driving may be genuine. In many countries, interdriver communication is done entirely by honking. These places often lack the infrastructure necessary to make driving otherwise safe. Even in countries where this isnt the case, i can understand why a hearing person may not realize that deaf people notice the lights on emergency vehicles as much as they notice the sirens. Id be more curious to know if the emergency vehicle lights startle deaf people as much as the sirens do hearing people, not out of judgement but out of curiosity, as unless i lose my hearing, ill never know what thats like, and even if i do, ill never know what its like for someone born deaf.

[@kan1563]

I think I can answer this since I'm HOH (severe: 61-80 dB). Lights do startle us, in fact to catch our attention flickering the lights work best compared to yelling or clapping. More or less, it applies to any kind of lights. It's not as startling, but it is eye-catching >> this depends on the person still if they're easily scared or associate those lights with something scary. Though the first few times I was learning to drive, we mostly had to rely on more specific visual cues and the whatnot. Sometimes these are things that get overlooked easily if you can hear, but things like rocking or change lights from the car do help. These are things you learn at driving school with deaf instructors, hope this answered your question

[@g.l.3124]

Great content! Thanks for posting!

[@SignwithMae24]

love this! I learned a lot!

[@mustanggarland24]

I really enjoyed this🎉 I love learning ASL

[@robbiescheid4127]

Great video when I was born I was deaf my parents were concerned when I wasn't speaking at age 3 but my hearing got better thanks to some tubes in my ear and even then my hearing wasn't great but eventually my doctor removed the tube and now I can hear like most people do but I'm still autistic I know being deaf and being on the Spectrum or not the same thing but every disability comes with it's challenges I would love to learn ASL but as of right now I don't

[@soniaflorianova]

Thank you Sarah 🫶

[@mariacantu1421]

Need more videos like this! ❤

[@Kukri05]

You are awesome!!❤

[@grumpydavid3839]

GREAT video! Thank you helping people to understand more. 🤟 How was clean up after you finished the video? LOL

[@mica4977]

Do partially deaf people need to be more cautious of unintentionally (or intentionally) listening to or being near loud music/sounds to avoid worsening the hearing they do have? Am uncertain if their lowered sensitivity to sound (within the ear membrane thing) allows them to hear louder sounds without harm or if long exposure could still cause harm just like for anyone. Also would it be fair to compare a person wearing their glasses to avoid straining their eyes similar to a partially deaf person wearing their hearing aids to avoid fatiguing their ears?

[@Cheray_]

Great question. Commenting for the response😉

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

My sons deaf neither of his parents are deaf or hearing impaired.

[@Cheray_]

Grew up with a hearing friend, both of his parents were deaf😉

[@davidfgutierrez]

Great video! Love the mug, where can I get one?

[@samb4502]

as someone who is hard of hearing i cant share this enough some of the comments i get all i can do is shake my head. I am also learning asl because my hearing is unstable some days i have a hard time understanding anything and barely speak other days ill catch 70-80% of whats said and the number of people who flip me off and say i know sign language ...

[@OBXDewey]

Somebody has a great sense of humor. 😊

[@livinginthemoment8254]

I really like her personality

[@ramaniedmondson5386]

I just across ur viedo I ❤ U Thank U I am an Sign language interpreter U R great

[@DestinyPowers-rz4lf]

love you Sarah xxxx your awesome

[@jennknows_]

Thank you so much.

[@Deb18617]

I have some friends with hearing loss that don’t like sound because what they hear sounds distorted and very annoying. Like music etc. text and writing works well also because they don’t sign very much either .

[@winros]

CODA here...❤

[@LearnHowtoSign]

🫶

[@Redd_Fawkes]

I've always wondered. If the police pull over someone for speeding, and then discover the driver is deaf , how do they proceed?

[@todayslist37737]

They taze them or call for interpreter while writing notes. Depends on how smart the officer is and how fast the deaf person can prove they are deaf

[@staciekelley5658]

Some police officers are very polite but others are just absolute jerks. I am deaf but I can talk and I asked one police officer to come around to the driver's side so I could lip read better. He refused. What's with that?!

[@todayslist37737]

Police are not trained to deal with deaf people, and I can't figure out why!

[@Redd_Fawkes]

​@@todayslist37737it seems the least they could do is communicate by note and offer the same to reply. That's just basic courtesy, and shouldn't require training.

[@Redd_Fawkes]

That's terrible.​@@todayslist37737

[@marydolch2564]

hi God bless thank you for share this very beautiful

[@natalievalenzuela9876]

Im here

[@IGeseT]

Hello, what do you recommend for people like me. I go crazy trying to get my hands to work with me, but I can't. I go sign by sign, and I know a lot, but when it's time to put everything together, my hands just won't work. To the point where I want to say mom and I say dad or viceversa. Please help me

[@roonboo96]

It is just practice, practice, practice. Go to Deaf chats and just get out there and sign. It will straighten itself out.

[@Deaf_interpreter74]

Can I translate this video into Iranian sign language and upload it to my personal Instagram page?

[@johnrojas9980]

Can you speak English language?

[@abbymurdock1685]

“I’m deaf” “Oh that’s cool, I’m hearing” Simply put lol is it that hard to treat someone like anyone else

[@NicholasAusland-y9p]

Well, all I can say is, some people might be; for a lack of a better word “ insulted” if u say that, but that’s just my opinion, ok? No offense.

[@susanhenley8240]

Hello, Sarah. After finger-spelling your name, you put an S-shaped hand to the side of your chin. I am learning sign and not familiar with that one.

[@sharonericson4125]

😊

[@Sarahnorvitch]

❤

[@lokimobius2931]

First

[@proanimaluver6487]

4th!! Did you hear? 4th is the new first! 😅

[@ceciliacalabrano]

Thank you for this video! ❤

[@frankbags462]

Those are all legitimate questions. Why is she so offended.

[@shannonsavage879]

You should also not pretend to be john Cena around a blind person

[@devyn_b.144]

Hi learn how to sign channel My name is Devyn Bains and I co-found a faith in the last few years It's called spiritual Nirvana Does Spirit guides I work with guide me to learn American sign language Thank you for good quality videos to learn Nirvana blessings 💖

[@NestorRamirez-ug9kk]

I agre deaf people look like normal people deaf people are people

[@bobbyhall3636]

condescension is condescension in any language, including ASL. Where is YOUR acceptance of the stupidity of SOME hearing people?

[@judihart9658]

🤣🤭👍😎

[@DanielMassie-y7w]

😂

[@sudarshan_phatangade]