Taylor
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This is deaf related and wanted to get some opinions. Perhaps its not politically correct for me to ask, but I'd prefer not to offend people I'm signing with
The other day I analyzed the daily conversations I was having with people. I didn't know how much 'hearing' references come up in daily conversations.
For example, a friend Mark was talking about a situation that happened to him. The comment made was "Mark's experience 'struck a chord' with me"
Another: "I was at home watching TV and heard sirens going by my house. I looked out my window and saw several fire trucks at a house down the street'.
Another: "When that woman laughs, it sounds like a witch cackling"
Another: "I heard that you and Susan are going out on a date this Friday"
Those are just a few examples to express what I mean. When communicating with a deaf friend, is it impolite to make comments like that?
I know this is a weird question, but from an outsider looking into deaf culture, I sometimes don't know what is appropriate and what is not. I'm hoping nobody here will be offended and can answer the question honestly, and understand that I'm asking with the best of intentions. Sometimes we make comments that are offensive and we don't mean to....I want to avoid that from happening.
The other day I analyzed the daily conversations I was having with people. I didn't know how much 'hearing' references come up in daily conversations.
For example, a friend Mark was talking about a situation that happened to him. The comment made was "Mark's experience 'struck a chord' with me"
Another: "I was at home watching TV and heard sirens going by my house. I looked out my window and saw several fire trucks at a house down the street'.
Another: "When that woman laughs, it sounds like a witch cackling"
Another: "I heard that you and Susan are going out on a date this Friday"
Those are just a few examples to express what I mean. When communicating with a deaf friend, is it impolite to make comments like that?
I know this is a weird question, but from an outsider looking into deaf culture, I sometimes don't know what is appropriate and what is not. I'm hoping nobody here will be offended and can answer the question honestly, and understand that I'm asking with the best of intentions. Sometimes we make comments that are offensive and we don't mean to....I want to avoid that from happening.