You are conversing with your friend Megan who is Deaf and are working with her interpreter, but you do not understand what your friend is trying to say. What should you do in order to clear this up?

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Responses

Look at the interpreter and ask her "Can you please repeat what you just said? I missed a few words."

Look at the interpreter and ask her "Can you please repeat what you just said? I missed a few words."

Look at your friend and shrug to indicate that you don't understand.

Look at your friend and shrug to indicate that you don't understand.

Look at your friend and speak the question "I'm not sure what you mean, can you say that in another way?"

Look at your friend and speak the question "I'm not sure what you mean, can you say that in another way?"

Remind her interpreter that you know some ASL and would prefer that she sign to you, only very slowly.

Answer 1

The best response in this situation is:

"Look at the interpreter and ask her 'Can you please repeat what you just said? I missed a few words.'"

This approach directly addresses the issue of not understanding by seeking clarification from the interpreter, who can relay the message accurately. It also keeps the communication open and respectful as you involve the interpreter in the conversation.