1.
To get the attention of a Deaf
person an individual may tap on the deaf shoulder or wave nicely by hand in front of them.
2.
If you don’t know how to sign write on a
paper to communicate with Deaf people. Talking even in slow paste does not help because only 30% of
Deaf people can read lips and they face big difficulties in it. In addition to that avoid talking loudly or yelling at Deaf people because they still wouldn't hear you.
3. When you introduce yourself in a
Deaf community you should include your first and last name.
5.
If you are a hearing person and you
know ASL it would be nice to tell why and where you learned ASL.
6.
Don’t start a conversation with a
Deaf person by finger spelling your name. Instead, start the talking speaking about anything such as the weather.
7.
Since that the Deaf culture is a visual world
you must not break your eye contact with the signer because the eyes are the ears
of Deaf people.
8.
Facial expression and body movements
play an important role in Deaf people’s communication because it explains volumes such as anger and happiness.
9.
When walking through
signers just cross quickly without saying anything. Also, don’t stand beside
signers to wait them to finish their conversation.
