The pros and cons of knowing sign language: A personal reflection on a communication superpower
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Summary
A personal reflection on the experience of knowing sign language and tactile sign language, described as a "fun superpower." The author highlights the pros (private communication with a partner in public, ability to communicate without sight or sound) and cons (deaf acquaintances wanting to chat while the author is jogging and not in a social mood).
Key quotes
· 3 pulledKnowing sign language and tactile sign language feels like having a fun superpower.
My wife and I can chat in our own little bubble when we're out, and it's great being able to communicate without seeing or hearing.
Every deaf person who even slightly knows me gets excited to talk when I'm jogging 😅 I'm sorry, I'm just not up for it most of the time since I'm not that social outside work.
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