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10-18-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gnarlydorkette

Most deaf cannot hear snapping-- hence the reason why some people are "joking" about snapping because it is a worthless method. Hearies snap because it is their habit-- like, "Hey, earth to [name] *snap snap*" so their customs seep over when they are around Deaf people... "Hey, earth to [name] *snap snap*... hey??? *snap snap*... WTF... oh...

S/he is Deaf!"
For a HoH, it may be a different story, but no snapping for deafies!
You will look like a fool if you keep snapping 3 inches away from a deaf person's head for five minutes.

Up to you!

That make for a funny "Jackass" style video.

Like I said. Snapping is a habit, and sometimes its my first instinct. I guess it might just be best to get up out of my seat, walk over and politely tap them on the shoulder. Although, the laser pointer sounds like fun.

tegumi · 10-19-2005, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnarlydorkette

Most deaf cannot hear snapping-- hence the reason why some people are "joking" about snapping because it is a worthless method. Hearies snap because it is their habit-- like, "Hey, earth to [name] *snap snap*" so their customs seep over when they are around Deaf people... "Hey, earth to [name] *snap snap*... hey??? *snap snap*... WTF... oh...

S/he is Deaf!"
For a HoH, it may be a different story, but no snapping for deafies!
You will look like a fool if you keep snapping 3 inches away from a deaf person's head for five minutes.

Up to you!

Ohhhhhhhh okayyy.... Now I get it. Cental was talking about how he snaps to get a hearies attention, and accidently did it to a deafie.

Man am I slow...

My deaf friend has a bilateral loss of 85 to 87, and most of the time I can clap REALLY LOUD and it will make him look around to see where it is coming from.

Otherwise, I just wave my arms.

tegumi · 10-19-2005, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cental34

That make for a funny "Jackass" style video.

Like I said. Snapping is a habit, and sometimes its my first instinct. I guess it might just be best to get up out of my seat, walk over and politely tap them on the shoulder. Although, the laser pointer sounds like fun.

How did you get into the habit of snapping to get someones attention? In my house snapping usually means something similar to "shut up".... like when my parents always snap and me and my brother while they are talking on the phone, or when we interupt them.

10-19-2005, 02:51 AM

Snapping is a habit because we have to snap at work to get floor support's attention.

MsGiglz · 10-19-2005, 12:17 PM

IF its a guy...

try to attention.. in any other form ways..
my last straw.. (kick groin).

my man

havent done by me just "yet"

10-19-2005, 01:50 PM

No No No No! Don't every say that!

shel90 · 06-03-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Reba

I have a Deaf friend who works in construction. His coworkers throw nails at his hardhat to get his attention.

I am not recommending that method for you.

Isnt that dangerous? What's wrong with his coworkers?

I hate it when hearing people throw things at me to get my attention. It is downright rude. Funny, my deaf friends dont do that to me.

relayoperator · 06-04-2007, 12:51 AM

I wave, stomp, and throw things haha. But with my deaf friends, throwing things is appropriate because we know eachother - otherwise throwing something might be considered rude. Haha.

Silentwolfdog · 06-04-2007, 04:21 AM

I can accept flick the light or wave. But I hate when people tap on my shoulder or touch me to get my attention because it always make me jump. I don't want people to stomp on the floor if they are in my bedroom because it will make stuff fall off the drawer or shelf, lol. Not funny if it breaks.

Stomp the floor AND throwing items will be a forbidden thing to do at my house. Yup!

Seem like I can accept thing that get my attention through my sense of sight but not sense of touch. Weird huh?

Nesmuth · 06-04-2007, 03:11 PM

A small flashlight will do.

Richard

aviva · 06-04-2007, 03:27 PM

LOL, I usually wave my hand around or tap the person. My son does that when he wants my attention too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnarlydorkette

Stomping on the grounds. I do that at my husband's home because his house is raised on a platform so you can stomp ANYWHERE in the house and he will know that I want his attention in another room.

The worst thing you can do is to throw a pen or a ball of paper... SO stupid and embarassed. [After getting hit by a pen] "WHAT THE FUCK...[hearing people gasped at the fact that a Deaf person can swear so CLEARLY] oh, what do you want, you little... *mumbling*?"

[edited: You also can wave your hands. One student in eighth grade was SO impressed by my ability to see her waving her hands out of corners of my eyes even though she was like in back of the classroom while I was all way up front... and she kept doing it over and over yet she got nothing to say to me whenever I signed to her: "What do you want?" Her: "You can SEE me waving to you?! Wow..." Oy. Eventually I ignored her waving her hands and the teacher caught her and told her to quit fooling around.

Embarassed herself...!]

BearBeauty · 06-04-2007, 03:31 PM

My dad would throw gummy bears at me.. that was his way of getting my attention.

My sister would wave at me, tap me, or whatever it took for her to get my attention, same as mom.

boyfriend is still learning LOL. he's not used to being with deaf people hehe.

jillio · 06-07-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheri

Don't try to wave your hands at Angel, I've done that she never pays attention! Just throw a rock at her, that's the only way she would look.

With me, I have very good eyes, If you trying to wave at me from the sideways, I could noticed. Whatever you do, don't bang your feet on the ground nor bang your fist on a table, It annoyed me. Hope you taking notes.

Guilty!

My son was across the playground once when he was little and had his back to me. I threw a rock to land at his feet so he would look up--should have seen the looks I got fromthe hearing kid's parents!

MetroGuy03 · 06-07-2007, 02:49 PM

LOL Some of posts here are hilarious!

When I was young... Many people were very fed up with me since I was hard to get attention. At age 18, when I discovered that I have Usher Syndrome and I told them that I have one. They all felt so bad for being hard on me almost all of my life. Now they understands so they often rub softly on my shoulders just to get my attention. Also I got my cochlear implant over three years ago. Now many people just shout my name to get my attention. Its work well.

I really hate it when people stomp the floor or bang on the desk to get people's attention. That is very embrassing and annoying.

Dixie · 06-07-2007, 09:03 PM

For me the best way to get my attention is to wave at me in the deafie sort of way but I dont mind that flailing sort of wave that hearies do as well.

As for throwing stuff, that gets me mad like anyone else.

Stomping the floor would be acceptable if we were in a house that had wood floors that vibrated well, just dont do it too much or I'll start giving you funny looks and eventually learn to ignore the stomps.

Now I like the idea of softly rubbing my shoulders.......

Brian · 06-08-2007, 03:53 AM

I dislike when one taps on my shoulders, stomping on floor, flicking lights and even throwing stuff at me to get my attention.

I don't have problem if one taps on my arm (not shoulder) or wave to get my attention as long it does not attract attention from other people.

My grandmother tends to stomp on floor and sometimes make some moves to get my attention. At first, it was so annoying but I am OK with her doing that now as I live in Georgia and she lives in Tennessee.

Reba · 06-08-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian

... I am OK with her doing that now as I live in Georgia and she lives in Tennessee.

Wow, that's a LOUD stomp!

Dixie · 06-09-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Wow, that's a LOUD stomp!

Tousi · 06-09-2007, 04:11 PM

Lol, Reba! It's also a LONG reach but Brian's happy!

Reba · 06-09-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tousi

Lol, Reba! It's also a LONG reach but Brian's happy!

That's all that matters.

jillio · 06-11-2007, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

Wow, that's a LOUD stomp!

Dixie · 06-11-2007, 09:47 PM

Now imagine going to RiverStomp.......

jillio · 06-12-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixie

Now imagine going to RiverStomp.......

NOISY!

Tousi · 06-12-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixie

Now imagine going to RiverStomp.......

U mean Riverside, CA where I am; a city with no river nor a side? Lol....

shel90 · 06-12-2007, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tousi

U mean Riverside, CA where I am; a city with no river nor a side? Lol....

My friend lives there..she just moved there last year.

Dixie · 06-13-2007, 06:40 PM

too cute guys.

akoutsourais · 06-16-2007, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apathrev

Please pardon my ignorance on the subject. But if I were wanting to get a deaf person's attention from across the room, what is considered polite and courteous to get their attention? I found myself in a dilemma tonight when I was attempting to get my instructor's attention. I ended up snapping out of habit.

I really don't care how somebody gets my attention. I prefer a wave.

10-19-2005, 12:17 PM	#35 (permalink)
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06-04-2007, 12:51 AM	#38 (permalink)
relayoperator sign is my second languag Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 52	I wave, stomp, and throw things haha. But with my deaf friends, throwing things is appropriate because we know eachother - otherwise throwing something might be considered rude. Haha. __________________ there is always room for change...

06-04-2007, 04:21 AM	#39 (permalink)
Silentwolfdog a toku fangirl Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 702	I can accept flick the light or wave. But I hate when people tap on my shoulder or touch me to get my attention because it always make me jump. I don't want people to stomp on the floor if they are in my bedroom because it will make stuff fall off the drawer or shelf, lol. Not funny if it breaks. Stomp the floor AND throwing items will be a forbidden thing to do at my house. Yup! Seem like I can accept thing that get my attention through my sense of sight but not sense of touch. Weird huh? __________________ If you are using red or blue font, there's a good chance that I am not reading your posts due to it being blended into background! I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. ~Sarah William Check my art at http://silentwolfdog.deviantart.com

06-07-2007, 09:03 PM	#45 (permalink)
Dixie Hooray its November! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,199	For me the best way to get my attention is to wave at me in the deafie sort of way but I dont mind that flailing sort of wave that hearies do as well. As for throwing stuff, that gets me mad like anyone else. Stomping the floor would be acceptable if we were in a house that had wood floors that vibrated well, just dont do it too much or I'll start giving you funny looks and eventually learn to ignore the stomps. Now I like the idea of softly rubbing my shoulders....... __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!

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10-19-2005, 02:51 AM	#34 (permalink)
apathrev Guest Posts: n/a	Snapping is a habit because we have to snap at work to get floor support's attention.

10-19-2005, 01:50 PM	#36 (permalink)
apathrev Guest Posts: n/a	No No No No! Don't every say that!

06-04-2007, 03:11 PM	#40 (permalink)
Nesmuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Southland of California Posts: 3,199	A small flashlight will do. Richard

06-04-2007, 03:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
BearBeauty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 818	My dad would throw gummy bears at me.. that was his way of getting my attention. My sister would wave at me, tap me, or whatever it took for her to get my attention, same as mom. boyfriend is still learning LOL. he's not used to being with deaf people hehe.

06-07-2007, 02:49 PM	#44 (permalink)
MetroGuy03 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 844	LOL Some of posts here are hilarious! When I was young... Many people were very fed up with me since I was hard to get attention. At age 18, when I discovered that I have Usher Syndrome and I told them that I have one. They all felt so bad for being hard on me almost all of my life. Now they understands so they often rub softly on my shoulders just to get my attention. Also I got my cochlear implant over three years ago. Now many people just shout my name to get my attention. Its work well. I really hate it when people stomp the floor or bang on the desk to get people's attention. That is very embrassing and annoying.

06-08-2007, 03:53 AM	#46 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 3,010	I dislike when one taps on my shoulders, stomping on floor, flicking lights and even throwing stuff at me to get my attention. I don't have problem if one taps on my arm (not shoulder) or wave to get my attention as long it does not attract attention from other people. My grandmother tends to stomp on floor and sometimes make some moves to get my attention. At first, it was so annoying but I am OK with her doing that now as I live in Georgia and she lives in Tennessee.

06-09-2007, 04:11 PM	#49 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 8,238	Lol, Reba! It's also a LONG reach but Brian's happy!

06-13-2007, 06:40 PM	#56 (permalink)
Dixie Hooray its November! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,199	too cute guys. __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!

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