1. Culturally correct

2.  Politely wave so that they see your hand moving  Politely tap: shoulder, arm, knee, foot  If farther away:  Ask for intermediary help  If there is no help from another person: wave largely or go to them  If there are a room full of deaf people and you need the attention of al, blink the lights

3.  Hello  Good morning  How are you?  Good to see you

4.  Hello  Good morning  I’m fine, good, tired, busy,…  Good to see you too  Nice to meet you

5.  What’s your name?  My name is…  I am named…  I am/honorific…  Last name…  What’s your name?

6.  Always maintain eye contact  Never affirm that you understand something if you don’t.  Show that you really are engaged with communicating. Try as best you can, don’t become frustrated. He/she would rather repeat themselves than to be blown off.  If you don’t know the vocabulary for what you want to talk about, act it out; as a last resort, write it down.

7.  Are you learning sign language?  New student?  Your teacher’s name?  What school do you go to?  What year or level of sign language are you in?  Will you continue next year?  Are there Deaf students in your school?  What is his/her name?