deafness as a turn on

I am still back there on a nice rack... smiles.. why can't life just be that simple? Happiness does not have to be a complex thing.
 
whatdidyousay! said:
If a person is able to hear why would they need to have an ASL interpreter ?
Click to expand...

They might hear what I do: I hear one on one, but in group settings, lectures, announcements over the intercom, or anything not captioned, I'm lost. Just because a person hears, doesn't always mean they understand.

Laura
 
Laura I was about to say the same thing. Just because I can hear (some sounds) doesn't mean I understand. I hate when I ask someone what was said and no one wants to tell me or they rapidly say it knowing there is no way I can understand. Sadly I am still trying to adjust to this life so I had no idea I could get closer seating. I am still very very new to ASL but I have found that I can fill in the blanks when it is being signed.
Since I am here I guess I will also say that I would much rather date a deafie for 1 as someone said earlier I find deaf people to be so much more expressive and 2 hearing men do not have any patience when it comes to my HOH... they assume that I can hear perfect since I am verbal or they take advantage of it by turning away from me so I can't hear what they are saying.
 
growingsilent said:
Laura I was about to say the same thing. Just because I can hear (some sounds) doesn't mean I understand. I hate when I ask someone what was said and no one wants to tell me or they rapidly say it knowing there is no way I can understand. Sadly I am still trying to adjust to this life so I had no idea I could get closer seating. I am still very very new to ASL but I have found that I can fill in the blanks when it is being signed.
Since I am here I guess I will also say that I would much rather date a deafie for 1 as someone said earlier I find deaf people to be so much more expressive and 2 hearing men do not have any patience when it comes to my HOH... they assume that I can hear perfect since I am verbal or they take advantage of it by turning away from me so I can't hear what they are saying.
Click to expand...

Deaf person is going to be just as impatient if your ASL is substandard.
 
growingsilent said:
Botts It is but I'm working on it daily....difference is my ASL will get better.. my hearing won't!
Click to expand...

No one has a corner on the market for patience. There are people, deaf or hearing, that would understand and be patient if you give them a chance. Focus on finding nice people, forget about putting people in a group and labeling them. People will surprise you. Drop the deadbeats like yesterday's news and focus only on those that are willing to accomodate you.
 
Back
Top