What was it like the first time you ever made a VP call?

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The first time I did so made me realize the joys of having a video call, and made me wonder what the future would hold, and look where we are today, and will continue to go.

When you made your 1st-ever VP call, what was your feeling?
 
I was so thrilled to see my childhood friend. We both are mothers, and working. We live in a different state. So we still chat very often. It helps a lot. I dont remember how do i feel about the first time VP. but i m very happy to see my chilldhood girlfreind.
 
I felt self-conscious and weird. I didn't know how to act. My first call was to a relay to call someone. I forget who. There was a pause on the other end and the interpreter and I just waited awkwardly. This is why I prefer IP-Relay via typing. No awkward moments.
 
I know how you feel. Calling someone new with a VP is kinda awkward, but at least my parents put up with it.
 
I notice that lots of relay interpreters enjoy watching my kitties who like to get my attention. Therefore, we ended up chatting about animals when someone else puts me on hold. :giggle:

I have four kitties. go figure!
 
If I may be allowed to interject something as a hearing person who receives video relay calls.

Over the years I've received both TTY text relay calls, direct TTY calls, and video relay calls. As someone on the hearing end, I much prefer to get interpreted video calls. There is much more depth and less misunderstanding with the VRS calls. Brief text messages are OK for confirming appointments or other quick "yes-no" calls but for actual conversations, I prefer VRS. It's more like a real-time experience.

Just my opinion. :)
 
It's true-- VRS calls ARE much easier. My parents love it, and now that I have my own accounts, they know who's calling if I call them.

As for being put on hold, there's been some interesting stuff said between an interpreter and myself.
 
Reba said:
If I may be allowed to interject something as a hearing person who receives video relay calls.

Over the years I've received both TTY text relay calls, direct TTY calls, and video relay calls. As someone on the hearing end, I much prefer to get interpreted video calls. There is much more depth and less misunderstanding with the VRS calls. Brief text messages are OK for confirming appointments or other quick "yes-no" calls but for actual conversations, I prefer VRS. It's more like a real-time experience.

Just my opinion. :)
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Makes sense. Text relay calls take so long. A 5 minute conversation would take 20 minutes.
 
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