In large group settings using sign language, eye contact plays a vital role in communication. Unlike spoken languages, eye contact signifies inclusion in signed conversations. When someone makes eye contact while signing, it’s an invitation to engage. Learn to navigate group interactions with visual cues for active participation.
EyeContact
Eye contact in Deaf culture 👀
For English speakers, too much eye contact is considered intense or rude and too little means you might be nervous, unprepared, or insincere. When making eye contact with people in the Deaf community, the first connection means “I see you.” 👁👁 When Deaf folks meet for the first time, […]
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