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I have no hearing loss, but have learned a basic ASL vocabulary because I had a deaf employee (who no longer works for me, but is still with the same company). She reads lips incredibly well, but does not speak very well/comfortably. It only seemed fair to try to learn how to sign with her.
Recently, I was on a plane from Denver to Boston with approximately 20 deaf passengers who seemed to be very pleasantly suprised when I was able to sign with them. It fealt good to be able to communicate.
It reminded me of the reception you get when you go to a foreign country and take the time to learn basic pleasantries/requests. If you show respect.....you get so much more in return.
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