Thank you for the explanation. That makes sense to me! Not to divert the thread, but should I also avoid talking to my sister while attending these events? In the same vein, I can see how that would also be rude because I would not be able to sign what I was saying to her (unless I was saying...
My sister started taking ASL classes this summer. She is enrolled in ASL 1 and Deaf Culture. Once she finishes these courses, she will have enough credits to graduate with her nursing degree. Since she lives with me, I hear a lot about the classes and I will be attending some events required...