Question

This is for ASL (American Sign Language):

- What are some similarities and differences between Deaf culture and English communication norms relating to turn-taking while speaking?

- What are some communication norms of Deaf culture relating to turn-taking while speaking?

Write and submit your thoughts in 2 to 3 sentences in English.

Answer 1

@smokeybrown can you maybe help me???

Answer 2

Hi, I'm sorry for the late response, I haven't been online much recently

I don't know many specifics about American Sign Language, I can give some input about turn-taking while speaking. Consider how people who speak verbally know that their conversation partner is done talking. Usually, when there is a long enough pause in speaking, we know that the other person has finished their turn speaking, and then it is our turn. Our partner would look for the same signals from us--which could include pauses, facial expressions, body language, etc. to know when to take their turns.

While I'm not sure of the specifics, I imagine that the process is somewhat similar for people who communicate via ASL. You may know more about ASL than I do, in fact, or you may have to do some research about the topic. Generally, there should be some signal between conversation partners to communicate "my turn is done, you can take your turn now", but I'm not sure exactly what that might be for people who use ASL.