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Originally Posted by interpreter
I have a question about vrs and deaf callers. Maybe someone can give me some insight.
Why do some deaf callers tell the interpreters not to announce that this is a vrs call? I think I am a good interpreter, but it is very awkward for me to voice naturally in these calls.
Sometimes, the deaf caller does not sign clear and while I'm clarifying, I hear the hearing caller saying "hello? are you there?"
I'm not trying to control the call, nor am I putting down anyone who decides to do this, just trying to understand why they think this would make a smooth call?
Thanks.
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I only do request it when I'm calling family members who have gotten VRS calls a thousand times...it saves time. As for the hearing person saying "H ello? anyone there?" - you simply be faithful to the message and interpret whatever you hear - which would indicate to me, the signer/caller, that someone isn't getting my message across and I need to do something fast.