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    Too Many VP Numbers!

    So why not just expect the interpreter to say your number like most do anyway....that way you don't have to be responsible and remember what it is! :)
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    VRS rudeness

    I find it extremely frustrating. It seems the callers are becoming more angry and impatient. I also want to put out there that you see us before we see you. Please wait until we say hello before you start signing.
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    Interpreters: Pet Peeves of Interpreting

    All the things you talked about were related to tty relay! Is that what you do?
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    Interpreter's salary

    I'd bet you are on the "DO NOT WANT TO WORK WITH THIS ASSHOLE" list.
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    Heelys

    I hate them and hate when I see kids run into everyone in the mall.
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    Hillary or Obama?

    Don't you know what a veteran is??? "Vote for a veteran" mean McCain! He was a prisoner of war....Clinton NEVER served in the military!! Geez....
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    Sorenson, Shame on You!

    I don't like miscommunication with deaf people talking with the Sorenson. Not deaf people are fault. Interpreters are fault! What an insult!!!!
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    Canadian terps who have gone to the US

    I know one who works at vrs. She is now a manager at one of the centers.
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    New RID test--is it passable???

    I'm sure you did well! Congrats in advance!
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    Your Vote Counts...

    This is extremely childish. How old are you??
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    Terps

    I have been waiting for someone to ask this! You have "learned" signs, but do you know ASL?
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    Terps

    and a drug test
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    Terps

    the only one I had related to interpreting is vrs.
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    Terps

    Your statement is a very rudimentary explanation. The process of interpreting is much more complex. The goal of the interpreter is to make the communication experience as complete as possible for both hearing and deaf or hard of hearing participants. To accomplish this, interpreters must...
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    Terps

    Transliteration is a direct translation between two languages (eg. spoken English and English-based sign language)
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    Ok...preparing for the NIC...

    I believe it is.
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    Terps

    hee...no I don't mind you putting my screen name in quotes. Hey, did you sign up for Blapnet??
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    Terps

    Yes!! Bring paper and a pen if you feel more comfortable. You live in Miami?? I found a happening for you! Tues, March 4th!! Silent Social Gathering Come one Come all (North Miami Beach, FL) - Meetup.com
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    Terps

    Well, you're not going to become fluent until you immerse yourself.
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    Terps

    I'm an interpreter, too. I went to an ITP, but I got my training through the school of hard knocks. You need to have a thick skin. It takes about 5 yrs to become fluent in any language. Immerse yourself in the deaf world. Good luck!!
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