You made the comment that using this system would be like speaking in a monotone with a blank face and no eye contact. I don't know sign very well, but I was w

You made the comment that using this system would be like speaking in a monotone with a blank face and no eye contact. I don't know sign very well, but I was wondering whether a better analogy would like having a conversation over IM? That medium lacks the same non-verbal cues you mentioned.