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I don't carry a sign language dictionary with me. The driver might have had one in his car. But regardless, the problems are now solved better than before and t
by joshdance 13y ago
I don't carry a sign language dictionary with me. The driver might have had one in his car. But regardless, the problems are now solved better than before and that is a little surreal.
- ynniv 13y agoI don't carry a sign language dictionary with me. The driver might have had one in his car. OR A PEN. PROTIP: COMMUNICATE BY WRITING WITH THE PEN. Edit for clarity: I suppose that I deserve the hate for using caps, but I'm amazed that people think access to a sign language dictionary on your phone is a better way to communicate with a deaf person than a pen and paper. Sure the poster was able to learn a single sign that he ended his interaction with, but he could have nodded or waved to the same effect and would not be able to hold a conversation. With a writing implement he would be able to richly communicate with the driver, including diagrams for route choice or drawings of landmarks to navigate to a place he didn't know the address or name of. There are many impressive capabilities that modern technology provides us, but sometimes we get lost in thinking that they are revolutionary. There's nothing wrong with reveling in an experience, but you should recognize that it is only indulgence.
- ChrisClark 13y agoHe wanted to learn the sign, as a form of respect. Yes, respect could be shown other ways. But to communicate back to someone in their own language can show that you care enough to learn something new for them.
- evanlivingston 13y agoHe could have mouthed "thank you" as well.