Personally, I just walk in with a nice smile on my face. (that always breaks the ice). I wave hello, then sign "I am learning ASL". Then they start signing slow. Most times, they are very receptive. At the Deaf coffee I went to 2 weeks ago, there was really only 2-3 people out of 40-50 that refused to sign with me. I am going again tomorrow night, but it's in a different place due to space needs.
