Deaf Culture Test 2

Individualist culture

This term refers to hearing American society at large. Individuals typically look out for themselves and their own interests. The individual is more important than the community as a whole.

Collectivist culture

This term refers to the structure of the Deaf community. It refers to individuals looking out for the good of society as a whole and putting the community before the self.

False. Deaf people frown upon Deaf-Hearing marriages. 85% of inter-auditory marriages end in divorce within 5 years.

True or False. Deaf people have high regard for inter-auditory marriages because of the cultural sharing that occurs and the increased awareness of Deaf culture among hearing society that can be fostered.

False. Deaf never like lights completely off during a movie. Dim light is fine, but never off.

True or False. Deaf people like for the lights to be turned completely off when watching a movie.

True. There is often better lighting in this area.

True or False. Deaf people sometimes prefer the bar area in a restaurant.

True.

True or False. In the Deaf world, the kitchen is the most popular site for company because it is typically the brightest area of the house.

False. Changing register is a bad habit Deaf people have because of the history of hearing teachers in Deaf schools, etc.

True or False. It is good for Deaf people to change their register when conversing with hearing people because it enables the hearing participant to learn ASL.

False. Breaking eye contact without explanation is considered rude.

True or False. It is okay to break eye contact if a noise distracts you, but you must return your attention to the Deaf person immediately. No explanation is really necessary for short lapses in attention, only prolonged ones.

Ex: if sun coming through a window, difficult to see the person by the window so explain and ask to move a little, or use blinds Ex: if distracting background it's painful and hard to follow, ask to move and explain

Asking someone to move in order to see them

Eye contact: no need to wave Taping tends to be on shoulder, arm, knee When to use? Asking another to get the attention of the other Waving depends on distance -Near- hand and wrist -Moderate- arm (shorter waves) -Far- arm (larger waves) Stomping floor- really only done on good floors such as wood Waving foot: if looking down so waving is not successful Table pounding- if hand/arm is on table to feel vibrations Lights -Differences between two attention-gettings and emergency • Off-on: pay attention • Off-wait-on: Mad because not paying attention • Off-on-off-on: emergency Pound on the door instead of knocking when no light alert system

Attention Getting Techniques

Direct criticism method

Deaf people tend to deliver criticism by getting right to the issue and explaining what is wrong. What is this approach called?

one must inform the other why the break in contact occurred because not to do so is considered rude.

Describe the appropriate etiquette for when a break in eye contact occurs.

Women: typically use a gentle hug Men: tend to give either half hugs or give hard pats on the back

Describe the difference between how Deaf women give hugs and how Deaf men give hugs.

-Detailed: very detailed when sharing like for a job or location of something -Personal: explain personal info like from a doctor's visit or relationship etc. ex: woman with cancer story right about doctor appointment -Direct: Deaf blunt- weight loss or gain, money, etc.

Explain How Deaf Share Information

Looking out for each other: can see each others' path and will notify to move, if don't and trip will be angry with the other Driving side by side: will correct driving, help guide so can watch signed conversation, don't physical correct just notify Side note: License requirement: must have all three rear view mirrors by law, says on license

Explain how Deaf people look out for each other while walking and driving during conversation

Hearing: goal is to remain as unobtrusive as possible. If you arrive late, move quietly to your seat so as not to interrupt the teacher. Same procedure if you must leave early. Deaf: Due to the visual nature of the culture, interruptions are more immediately noticed. Therefore, one must explain why they arrived late or why they need to leave early. Sharing information is considered courteous so others are not concerned about you (for example if you go to the restroom).

Explain the different protocols for entering / leaving / disturbing a hearing classroom versus a Deaf classroom.

Sandwich criticism method

Hearing people tend to deliver criticism indirectly by starting with a positive, moving to the negative, and ending with another positive. What is this approach called?

point to items on the menu

How do Deaf people typically order from a menu in a restaurant?

Three

How many pats on the back do Deaf people normally use when giving hugs?

1 Being blunt while talking (Deaf blunt) 2 Comments on personal appearance 3 Willingness to talk about amounts of money made or spent

List 3 characteristics that are common to the Deaf cultural norm of information sharing.

1 facilitates group survival 2 makes predictable what behavior is expected 3 helps the group avoid embarrassing interpersonal problems 4 expresses central values of the group and clarifies what is distinctive about the group's identity

List four benefits of Group Norms

True. It is easier for the hearing person to learn ASL than for a Deaf person to learn to hear.

If a Deaf-Hearing marriage occurs, the hearing spouse is expected to give up their own, hearing culture.

Deaf tend to prefer and ask for round tables

In restaurants, what type of seating do Deaf people usually prefer?

Get attention but polite if not urgent "EXCUSE-ME SORRY INTERRUPT"- Non-urgent "EXCUSE-ME SORRY INTERRUPT IMPORTANT"- Urgent

Interruptions

1 hearing teachers in Deaf schools were poor signers, so students adjusted for them 2 hearing people and teachers applied ASL vocab in English grammatical structure

List several reasons why Deaf people change their register when conversing with hearing people.

1 primacy 2 explicit statements from others 3 critical events in the group's history 4 carry over behaviors from past situations

List the four ways Group Norms develop

makes them feel unbalanced

Name a reason a single deaf bulb can bother a Deaf person (Bob's reason).

Blocks vision and sightlines

Name one problem large centerpieces on tables can cause for Deaf people.

banging on table because it makes noise

Name one way Deaf people can disturb hearing people unintentionally while conversing at a restaurant.

critical events in the group's history

Name the origin of this group norm (one of the 4 ways norms develop): Before ASL was recognized as a language, hearing people considered it taboo, so Deaf people would try to hide their signs in public.

Generally Deaf people do not attempt to hold private conversations. Privacy among Deaf is "ALMOST impossible"- because the Deaf use sign language which is a visual language. Once a conversation begins, anyone who wishes to may join in or watch the conversation between two people. Privacy can be held by: -Signing small -Fingerspelling behind a hand, paper, clothing, side, etc. -Facial expressions and mouth movements -Going in a private room such as a bathroom -Girls especially teenagers tend to put hands under sweaters while the other looks inside -Saying "I will tell you later"

Privacy

True. Deaf always defend other Deaf if there is a conflict with the hearing. Example: Deaf man lying for Deaf coworker who was late; told boss baby was sick to keep coworker from losing his job.

True or False. When a Deaf-Hearing Conflict arises, Deaf people will support the Deaf party even though they may have been in the wrong.

Closing signals: hands down Use of question mark: shows question to be answered NMM/NMS: show question (eyebrows) Hands/fingers up while waiting: HOLD-ON (1 finger or full hand) "Go ahead"

Turn Taking

- In the past, Deaf schools had their own school board supported by the governor. Now the schools are under the state school board who does not know/take into consideration their deafness but chooses the superintendent/principal/president -Edu. is declining bc held to hearing standards - Need to go back to a separate school board for the schools who chose the president/ principal and know about deafness

What are current problems in Deaf institutes? What needs to be done?

White; because it is the most clear/offers more light

What color lampshades do Deaf people like? Why?

write back and forth

What do Deaf people often do when requesting an item not on the menu?

Wait for the Deaf people to initiate the hugs; watch what they do; Deaf typically give hugs first. They treat Codas like other Deaf, and Deaf to Deaf hug each other often because they know each other well

What is the most appropriate thing for a hearing person to do when it comes to the cultural norm of giving hugs?

ASL

When Deaf people converse with each other, they typically use what language?

In the past, the Deaf community did not have access to technology etc. which enabled them to communicate with each other easily. They congregated in Deaf clubs to catch up with one another. They had to set up the next time they would meet while there because they had no other way of doing so, and this took a long time. Now, it has become a habit/tradition which has continued into modern times.

Why do Deaf take lengthy leave-takings?

dim areas make it hard to see signing

Why do deaf people prefer a well-lit area in restaurants/ why do they avoid dim lighting?

-Collectivistic Society: care about community needs, explain why late, tell where going, etc.

Why is Deaf Community considered close-knit and intimate?

group norms

informal rules that groups adopt to regulate group members' behavior; infrequently written down or openly discussed; have powerful and consistent influence on a group member's behavior

inter-auditory marriage

marriage involving one Deaf and one hearing partner