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Teddy Ruxpin Commercial - YouTube It's kinda creepy looking at Teddy Ruxpin now, but I loooooved it growing up

Ahhh that was so much fun, we definitely need to do that again :)

5. I constantly sign when I speak. Before learning ASL, I was never one to "talk with my hands." But since learning ASL, I feel it's a beautiful language. Everything you sign tells a story and I've really grown to love learning to sign. Now, when I talk to my friends, family and coworkers...

Thanks! I know that not everyone needs a name sign. I just think it's a unique aspect of Deaf culture. I felt quite honored when my friend gave me my name sign, I just didn't know if it would be viewed as rude if I made up a name sign myself.

My Deaf friend will be volunteering at my work soon. Should I allow him to make name signs for our coworkers? Or could I make some myself? I read awhile back that it's a thing that only Deaf/HOH can make name signs.

Hello, I am hearing. I can't really say that I'm a "student," but I have taken ASL classes in the past. A very good friend of mine is Deaf and we spend a lot of time together, so my signing improves daily. I am always looking for ways to improve my signing by asking for advice, and constructive...

Thanks everyone :)

I would, but they aren't receiving medical attention, like a patient in a hospital would be. Plus, I'd like to be able to sign things such as "I am a resident of blah blah town," or "I am a resident at blah blah apartment complex," etc.

I love that Maroon 5 song :) Sometimes, I find myself signing along to songs for fun. Maybe she can interpret it as, "Girl, wow, I'm really addicted to you. I will win you back again." Just keep syntax in mind.

Try to make a petition, also! That way, if you can show that many students and teachers would enjoy ASL classes being offered. Good luck! :)

Hello, I work at an assisted living home (a home for the elderly). My friend who is Deaf will be volunteering with us soon. I am struggling with how to sign "RESIDENT." What is the sign for resident? So I don't have to keep signing "OLD PERSON" when talking about the group of people who live...

I think it was just a misunderstanding on her part. I know you're frustrated, but try not to make her feel too bad. Use it as a learning experience, and show her the difference. I learn new signs every day. Just last week, I had confused the signs for EGG and KNIFE and my Deaf friend was...

Thank you for the advice, everyone! Wow, my fingerspelling has really improved! I have learned that as many people have mentioned, the CLARITY and accuracy of fingerspelling is much more important than speed. I first learned sign language about 3 years ago, and since one of my best friends is...

Maybe you can use the sign for WOLF and instead of using all of your fingers, make the 'snout' with an R?

Hi! I'm hearing. A best friend of mine is Deaf and he teaches me ASL. According to him, over the last 4 months my signing has really improved. Before meeting him, I learned ASL for 1 year, and then didn't practice much until I met him (3 years later). He thinks I am a level 4, about. With much...