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Do be willing to write back and forth with me, if you need to tell me something and don't know signs for it.
Do not "dismiss" or give up on us if we don't understand what you are saying. This is annoying.
So, don't be afraid to try pen and paper if you need THAT to express yourself or understand others. You do it for YOU as well as for me.
Never, never ever rely on a third party to interpret if they are not paid or seem unwilling. Get a clue and take responsiblity for your own communication with a Deaf person. For example, a married couple - hearing and deaf, and the inlaws always bother the hearing spouse to interpret everything for the deaf spouse. This can be annoying and piss off the "interpreter." It shows a lack of interest in trying to communicate with the deaf spouse, and it creates resentment in the hearing spouse.
Never ask a child to interpret for his or her parents if his/her parents don't want them to be in that role.
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