Question

What is one thing that hearing people do that is culturally inappropriate in a contact zone where Deaf and hearing cultures meet? (1 point) Responses try to involve Deaf people in their conversations try to involve Deaf people in their conversations tap the shoulder of a Deaf person to gain their attention tap the shoulder of a Deaf person to gain their attention block visual communication between two signers block visual communication between two signers maintain eye contact with Deaf people maintain eye contact with Deaf people

Answer 1

One thing that hearing people do that is culturally inappropriate in a contact zone where Deaf and hearing cultures meet is to **block visual communication between two signers**. This behavior disrupts the natural flow of communication and disregards the importance of visual cues in Deaf culture.