How do they react when you told hearie person that you're Ddeaf/Hhoh? - Page 2

AliciaM · 09-10-2008, 07:11 PM

-OH really! WOW!You speak very well
-My profs act like my fm system is a bomb when I give it to them and they don't want to wear it like it's going to clash with their outfit or something.
-My profs say "CAN YOU HEAR ME!?"
-People also start yelling at me or exagerating their mouths like that is going to help me hear them better

People just don't understand sometimes lol

shel90 · 09-10-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Celticty

These posts are helping me to understand how a lot of hearing people would react. I actually asked one of my co workers how they would react if she came across a Deaf or HH person and asked a question and they told her that they were what she would do. her reaction was to speak louder lol. I had to correct her on how to communicate.

The speaking louder has always made it harder for me to understand people..ironic isnt it. With my HAs, when people speak louder, it hurts my ears and takes my concentration off from speechreading eliminating any chances of me understanding them.

Deaf-CIgirl · 09-10-2008, 09:51 PM

OH NUH UH ur not deaf and then i have to explain my CI and all that good stuff....

or i get the OVER-ENUNCIATED words...have u ever gotten that? the CAAAANNNN YOOOOUUUUU HEEEEAAAAAAAARRRR MEEEEE?! and im likee...dude im deaf...not dumb.

seriously.

David · 09-10-2008, 10:53 PM

I once went to the Financial Aid office at the university. As always, I introduce myself then say, "please look at me when you speak; I'm deaf." The counselor stared at me a minute, said, "excccuuuuusse mmeeeeeeeee". She got up and walked away. I haven't seen her since.

RedFox · 09-11-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Celticty

These posts are helping me to understand how a lot of hearing people would react. I actually asked one of my co workers how they would react if she came across a Deaf or HH person and asked a question and they told her that they were what she would do. her reaction was to speak louder lol. I had to correct her on how to communicate.

Do they really want to talk at 100dB or more all the time?

NorCal20 · 09-12-2008, 05:56 AM

Im HOH myself, find myself in the situation that oftens from hearies, [laughing] "you're kidding me, right?". I told them, "Who else am i kid to? no, im not". They stop laughing mode and puzzled.

oh well. Good thing, i live in well known as deaf community- Fremont. I dont have to worry too much as well.

JClarke · 09-12-2008, 06:21 AM

Obviously, I was driving home from work earlier today -- and I didn't realise when I was stopping at the trafiic lights, waiting for it to turn green a ugly drug accidt of some sort were trying to talk to me from his window, my window was down since I anted some cool air! Jesus, all I had to tell him 'Sorry, I can't hear you cause I am bloody deaf!'

He stopped talking

Celticty · 09-12-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Obviously, I was driving home from work earlier today -- and I didn't realise when I was stopping at the trafiic lights, waiting for it to turn green a ugly drug accidt of some sort were trying to talk to me from his window, my window was down since I anted some cool air! Jesus, all I had to tell him 'Sorry, I can't hear you cause I am bloody deaf!'

He stopped talking

Well there is a point where it comes in handy, I wouldn't want to talk to him lol

NickCameron1031 · 09-12-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Byrdie714

You're DEAF? OMG! I DIDN'T KNOW THAT! YOU SPEAK SO WELL!

I always

at this response!

I have meet many hearing people that sign so well that I thought they were Deaf. Why not a Deaf person that can speak like a hearing person?

I get that too Byrdie and it drives me up the freaking wall. I ask "how do you think I should speak?" That shuts them up pretty fast.

imdeafsowhat · 09-12-2008, 02:01 PM

They say I'm lying, because I can read lips and speak very well.

But truly I am deaf. I'm just talented.

JClarke · 09-12-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celticty

Well there is a point where it comes in handy, I wouldn't want to talk to him lol

I tried to ignore him but he was disturbing so I had to tell him something to shut him up

lumbingmi · 09-12-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shel90

The speaking louder has always made it harder for me to understand people..ironic isnt it. With my HAs, when people speak louder, it hurts my ears and takes my concentration off from speechreading eliminating any chances of me understanding them.

AlleyCat · 09-14-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deaf-CIgirl

or i get the OVER-ENUNCIATED words...have u ever gotten that? the CAAAANNNN YOOOOUUUUU HEEEEAAAAAAAARRRR MEEEEE?! and im likee...dude im deaf...not dumb.

seriously.

I get that all the time! It's seriously annoying. They're the ones who are clueless and need to be filled in on how to talk to deaf people.

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

I once went to the Financial Aid office at the university. As always, I introduce myself then say, "please look at me when you speak; I'm deaf." The counselor stared at me a minute, said, "excccuuuuusse mmeeeeeeeee". She got up and walked away. I haven't seen her since.

WOW !!

imdeafsowhat · 09-15-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deaf-CIgirl

OH NUH UH ur not deaf and then i have to explain my CI and all that good stuff....

or i get the OVER-ENUNCIATED words...have u ever gotten that? the CAAAANNNN YOOOOUUUUU HEEEEAAAAAAAARRRR MEEEEE?! and im likee...dude im deaf...not dumb.

seriously.

Next time, someone say that to you, hand them a brochure to a school for the specials (all age!), if you want one, simply go to TASK: Team of Advocates for Special Kids, you can get one off there,

Oh, when you hand the brochure, be sure to say "It's okay, I'm here to help you." With a smile.

Bottesini · 09-15-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by imdeafsowhat

Next time, someone say that to you, hand them a brochure to a school for the specials (all age!), if you want one, simply go to TASK: Team of Advocates for Special Kids, you can get one off there,

Oh, when you hand the brochure, be sure to say "It's okay, I'm here to help you." With a smile.

I have impulses like that too!

SimplyMints · 09-15-2008, 04:30 PM

RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT! If you're deaf, how did you know what SHE said, huh?!?!

Chewie · 09-15-2008, 05:10 PM

I want to respond...but I do not want to sound stupid.

It has been discussed in other forums how beautiful of a language sign is.
As a hearie - I am in awe when people sign.
I don't understand all there is to being Ddeaf/HOH, but I am trying to learn.

My response to a Ddeaf/HOH person is INADEQUACY. I don't know what to say or how to communicate properly as there are so many differentions.

I do not want to force my opinions or judgements on anyone, but even as I have learned here...Ddeaf/HOH are real people too. I have had to change my paradigm as I went to school and received an undergrad degree in Speech Language Pathology. I have a heart for people - but I don't want people to think - oh here comes Chewie...trying to analyze or fix us.

I just want to relate to people and I love the people I have met here on AD.

Sorry for my ramblings

Bottesini · 09-15-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SimplyMints

RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT! If you're deaf, how did you know what SHE said, huh?!?!

I am pretty sure if you are talking to CI girl she can hear a little. CI girl? Get it?

SimplyMints · 09-15-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

I am pretty sure if you are talking to CI girl she can hear a little. CI girl? Get it?

No, I'm just saying what people have said to me before.

Sorry

09-10-2008, 07:11 PM	#31 (permalink)
AliciaM Lil Italian/Jamaican Chic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 937	-OH really! WOW!You speak very well -My profs act like my fm system is a bomb when I give it to them and they don't want to wear it like it's going to clash with their outfit or something. -My profs say "CAN YOU HEAR ME!?" -People also start yelling at me or exagerating their mouths like that is going to help me hear them better People just don't understand sometimes lol __________________ Alicia Phonak ha user

09-10-2008, 09:51 PM	#33 (permalink)
Deaf-CIgirl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 11	i usually get this... OH NUH UH ur not deaf and then i have to explain my CI and all that good stuff.... or i get the OVER-ENUNCIATED words...have u ever gotten that? the CAAAANNNN YOOOOUUUUU HEEEEAAAAAAAARRRR MEEEEE?! and im likee...dude im deaf...not dumb. seriously.

09-12-2008, 05:56 AM	#36 (permalink)
NorCal20 -superdorky :o) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Golden State Posts: 3,162	Im HOH myself, find myself in the situation that oftens from hearies, [laughing] "you're kidding me, right?". I told them, "Who else am i kid to? no, im not". They stop laughing mode and puzzled. oh well. Good thing, i live in well known as deaf community- Fremont. I dont have to worry too much as well. __________________ Phil.4:13- "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" I play USSSA, not ASA! Rest in Peace, Mrs.C.Yoshitake. You'll be always wonderful teacher. i will sorely miss you and my heart goes to your family. We will meet again.

09-12-2008, 06:21 AM	#37 (permalink)
JClarke AD addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14,096 Blog Entries: 4	Obviously, I was driving home from work earlier today -- and I didn't realise when I was stopping at the trafiic lights, waiting for it to turn green a ugly drug accidt of some sort were trying to talk to me from his window, my window was down since I anted some cool air! Jesus, all I had to tell him 'Sorry, I can't hear you cause I am bloody deaf!' He stopped talking __________________ This is not a ASL version

09-15-2008, 04:30 PM	#46 (permalink)
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09-10-2008, 10:53 PM	#34 (permalink)
David David Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 570	I once went to the Financial Aid office at the university. As always, I introduce myself then say, "please look at me when you speak; I'm deaf." The counselor stared at me a minute, said, "excccuuuuusse mmeeeeeeeee". She got up and walked away. I haven't seen her since.

09-12-2008, 02:01 PM	#40 (permalink)
imdeafsowhat Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Golden Coast Posts: 1,654	They say I'm lying, because I can read lips and speak very well. But truly I am deaf. I'm just talented.

09-15-2008, 05:10 PM	#47 (permalink)
Chewie Wookiee Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 61	I want to respond...but I do not want to sound stupid. It has been discussed in other forums how beautiful of a language sign is. As a hearie - I am in awe when people sign. I don't understand all there is to being Ddeaf/HOH, but I am trying to learn. My response to a Ddeaf/HOH person is INADEQUACY. I don't know what to say or how to communicate properly as there are so many differentions. I do not want to force my opinions or judgements on anyone, but even as I have learned here...Ddeaf/HOH are real people too. I have had to change my paradigm as I went to school and received an undergrad degree in Speech Language Pathology. I have a heart for people - but I don't want people to think - oh here comes Chewie...trying to analyze or fix us. I just want to relate to people and I love the people I have met here on AD. Sorry for my ramblings

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