Exercise 9c: WATCH Amy’s Journal #2

If you have some experience interacting socially with Deaf people, answer this question.  If not, type in “N/A.”

What have your experiences been like when going out with a group of Deaf people?  Did you have any surprising experiences that were similar to Amy’s at the restaurant? (Remember: Amy was surprised when Larry shared details about his former girlfriend: embarrassed that she misunderstood the non-verbal cues of the man who wanted her to move her chair, and impatient when the Deaf people in the group socialized for an extended period of time).

Compose your journal entry here.

What are your thoughts about participating in an all-Deaf group?  How do you think you will feel about being the only hearing person in the group?  Do you think you will make social errors like Amy did?  How would that make you feel? What are you most nervous about?

Please compose your journal entry below.