I guess the main problem is that there is not just oone sign language all around the world, but there seem to be several different varieties? For example, I’ve seen sign language where people use the mouth for mimic gestures, while another version was rather hands only.
Sophiabeex on
It would be so helpful for talking in loud places or through windows without shouting
Polishbuddy704 on
I have NEVER had to use sign language anywhere, so I don’t understand why I should know it
GreatBayTemple on
No. I already know a bunch of stuff that people “claim” should be for everyone but does fuck all for me. Just so later in life when it’s time to get a good job they’ll say you didn’t work hard enough and never that years of your life was wasted in school learning shit that doesn’t help you land a job.
Spiced_N on
Some introduction to it would be nice but full on might be just not worth the school time
The_Giant_Lizard on
I wanted to learn it, until I discovered that it’s actually not international and you should learn it for every language you want to speak. I speak 5 languages. I decided I didn’t want to also learn 5 different sign languages. Maybe just the english one could be interesting (is there a difference between UK and USA though?).
Starchaser53 on
At the same time though…. name the last time you met and have a conversation with a mute person out in the wild
no family members or close friends
just a random pokemon encounter in a patch of grass
legitimately, when would this be applicable.
Psychological-Camp31 on
I had a class that taught sign language when I was in middle school because we had many disabeled classmates. I’m in college now and I unfortunately forgot everything
LionHeartedLXVI on
Is it that useful? I’ve never had to use it.
Glittering-Bat-5981 on
Is it?
TheDayWalkerCGI on
Im almost 40 and ive never met a deaf person.
Scarab_Kisser on
that’s certainly something she would suggest
LolOverHere on
This isn’t a meme it’s a fucking statement. I hate this sub
Interesting_Buy6796 on
First we need one international sign language
rinigad on
Nope
-Hiks- on
And after that you say we should all learn Braille or what?
Adorable-Bit6816 on
There should be one single universal sign language for the whole world
Sea_Scale_4538 on
no, why would i learn something ill probably never use
fongletto on
So we should use the very limited time we already have to try cram in the fundamentals of what children need to survive in life, for a virtually useless skill that almost no one in there entire life will ever need?
Sure and what part of the curriculum do you suggest we cut to fit this in?
Tiranus58 on
There isnt just one sign language though
GulabiNagri_Vaasi on
one of my classmate told me that middle finger is used to ask for help, got beaten up by some kids next day
auzzie_kangaroo94 on
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AutonomeDroid on
no thanks. Not once in my life sign language would have been helpfull. I’d rather learn an other foreign language
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I guess the main problem is that there is not just oone sign language all around the world, but there seem to be several different varieties? For example, I’ve seen sign language where people use the mouth for mimic gestures, while another version was rather hands only.
It would be so helpful for talking in loud places or through windows without shouting
I have NEVER had to use sign language anywhere, so I don’t understand why I should know it
No. I already know a bunch of stuff that people “claim” should be for everyone but does fuck all for me. Just so later in life when it’s time to get a good job they’ll say you didn’t work hard enough and never that years of your life was wasted in school learning shit that doesn’t help you land a job.
Some introduction to it would be nice but full on might be just not worth the school time
I wanted to learn it, until I discovered that it’s actually not international and you should learn it for every language you want to speak. I speak 5 languages. I decided I didn’t want to also learn 5 different sign languages. Maybe just the english one could be interesting (is there a difference between UK and USA though?).
At the same time though…. name the last time you met and have a conversation with a mute person out in the wild
no family members or close friends
just a random pokemon encounter in a patch of grass
legitimately, when would this be applicable.
I had a class that taught sign language when I was in middle school because we had many disabeled classmates. I’m in college now and I unfortunately forgot everything
Is it that useful? I’ve never had to use it.
Is it?
Im almost 40 and ive never met a deaf person.
that’s certainly something she would suggest
This isn’t a meme it’s a fucking statement. I hate this sub
First we need one international sign language
Nope
And after that you say we should all learn Braille or what?
There should be one single universal sign language for the whole world
no, why would i learn something ill probably never use
So we should use the very limited time we already have to try cram in the fundamentals of what children need to survive in life, for a virtually useless skill that almost no one in there entire life will ever need?
Sure and what part of the curriculum do you suggest we cut to fit this in?
There isnt just one sign language though
one of my classmate told me that middle finger is used to ask for help, got beaten up by some kids next day
👍
no thanks. Not once in my life sign language would have been helpfull. I’d rather learn an other foreign language
Nah I’m good
It really isn’t.