Deaf Culture and “Deaf Time”

Something strange happens when you start talking with a Deaf person…all sense of time goes out the window. Maybe you just stopped to say hello on your way to work, and now it’s suddenly an hour later and you’re talking about your last Thanksgiving. “Deaf Time” is this weird phenomenon that really stems from the fact that conversation with a Deaf person isn’t going to be quick: it means that time suddenly flies by during a signed conversation. ASL brings much more detail into everyday topics than English does, which means your chat will most likely be longer than you anticipated. Remember this next time you’re late for work and stop to say hi! Learn more about ASL and Deaf Culture with us here at Visually Speaking.