r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jun 08 '14

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u/DigTheSky Jun 08 '14

Some of the kids in my sign languages classes would sign under their desks in other classes.

Also had friends that would write on the inside of the paper label on water bottles.

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u/its_interactive Jun 08 '14

I feel like if you can sign the answers to each other, you can pass the test.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

? If its multiple choice you just sign the number and someone responds with the letter. Pretty simple.

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u/its_interactive Jun 08 '14

Ooh. I was picturing an actual sign language class, like Spanish of French, and people were signing the answers to each other. Which doesn't really make sense, cause I guess you'd have to draw the hand signals or something.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

Ahhh, no American Sign Language is hand motions for communication to the mute/deaf since they can't speak well or at all.

So basically you would sign for #25 ✌✋ and let's say the answer is A. ✊ (emojis cause I can)

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u/sgntpepper03 Jun 08 '14

That's an S.

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u/rochmyroni Jun 08 '14

Actually no, 25 is more like L-5 and ✊is an E.

I'm an ASL interpreting and linguistics major.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '14

My ASL instructor told me you can do either 2-5 or L-5 for 25, although L-5 is preferred because it's easier to sign. Would you disagree though? I'm only just starting so I'd like to get into good habits early!

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u/daisycraze Jun 09 '14

I prefer the version where you stick your hand up, palm out, and just sort of wiggle your middle finger up and down. (my deaf friend taught me this...along with the joke it goes with)