After watching “See What I Mean: Differences Between Deaf and Hearing Cultures”, I have learned about some of the differences in behaviors, communications, attitude, and technology between Deaf and hearing cultures. First, behaviors are very different in hearing and in Deaf culture. For example, in Deaf culture, when a student is late to the classroom the students and teacher will discuss why the student was late and make sure the student is okay. Further, in Deaf culture, when people are leaving, they sign goodbye, give a big hug, and say that it was nice to see that person. If someone forgot to tell the other person something, though, the whole process is repeated. Lastly, in Deaf culture, sharing information is helpful, expected, and customary. Sharing information, such as how much someone paid for a new car, …show more content…
An example of this would be if a hearing person asked another hearing person what they paid for something, they would be taken back by the question; whereas it is helpful and expected in Deaf culture. I liked this assignment and think that it is interesting how two cultures that are so similar can be so different. This assignment also showed that people who are hearing really rush their lives whereas people who are Deaf seem to enjoy life a little more and take things a little slower. When learning about the differences in Deaf and hearing cultures, I found that I knew a substantial about Deaf culture. Such as the more blunt form of feedback, that sharing information is expected, the ‘if you can see it you can comment on it’ rule and that there is often semi-circular seating in classrooms. What I didn 't know was how long it took to say goodbye, anything about the VRS, or about explaining why you are late to class. My favorite of the tape was the classroom scenarios and my two least favorite parts of the tape were the leave-taking and feedback