Etoile
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I like handling VCO calls. They are a bit easier, but mostly it's because it is something different! Anytime a call is unusual, it is fun. Most calls are normal everyday stuff...call the doctor, call tech support, call about my bill...so anything out of the ordinary is fun. And there are very few VCO calls, so it is fun.Like most Deafies, I'm a big fan of VRS. I also use VCO while making calls. How do VRS interpreters like handling VCO calls? Easier? Harder? Is it a nice break not having to do voice reversing?
I also like that with VCO I don't have to explain relay, because the hearing person doesn't know that relay is being used! Not a lot of hearing people are familiar with relay, especially video relay, so it is easier for me if I don't have to say the stuff about "are you familiar with video relay" and "I'm interpreting the call" and everything. MOST of the time it works the same way when a hearing person calls a deaf person...they already know they are talking to a relay operator and I don't have to explain to them. Some hearing people don't know about it though, and they ask why they have to call the different phone number, etc.
So yes I like VCO, it is easier and fun!