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Well, it is important to know about deaf people, Deaf Culture and why we need to sign as Deaf people to have ASL as our primary sign language.  Because without it, you would become an Audist if you don't know about our Deaf Culture.  If you want to sign in ASL with  someone who is hearing and join the club (no Deaf people).  Then that is fine but if you happen to meet a Deaf person with no knowledge of their background, that is where you will get ignore by the Deaf person or people.  So you need to study these before you sign.  It has to be taught in most ASL classes.  This is the purpose for you so that Deaf teacher need to teach you about us first.