ER tech here, even if you're not doing medical interpretation (which requires a WHOLE other set of skills and language), thank you so much for what you guys do. I hope someday to learn ASL and/or Spanish for medical interpretation to make our jobs a bit easier, but it is a LONG road.

@idkwhattoput0000

2 ай бұрын

I'm currently in college for Media production, and I have the same reasons for ASL being my minor! I am also using my ASL professors (the CODA or Deaf ones) as proofreaders for a script I'm writing about a Deaf main character! It's a bit of the cliche of proving society wrong but I feel like it's a nice one, especially since it's meant to be an action movie

I had muted my phone for another video so when I came to this I was like “oh cool, it’s all text based”😂

I'm a professional interpreter. I'm curious as to why all black is the norm? I've had multiple clients tell me they hate interpreters wearing all black, so I try to jazz it up by wearing other contrasting colors like grey, blue, or even maroon

@lunachopin69420

4 ай бұрын

I’m neither deaf nor an interpreter, but since it’s been a month and no answer, I’ll throw out a “guess” Based on Some performance experience, where “stage techs” wear all black to literally camouflage themselves to the stage/shadows/darkness for set changes As well as, Hairstylists have traditionally often worn all black, partly to do with using our clothing to create “a backdrop” to view the client in the mirror - but also largely “psychologically” to diminish our own aesthetics - to allow the client to “be the star” I imagine for an interpreter, “fading into the background” can be an important part of many work experiences. You may sometimes notice on TV, someone speaking directly TO the interpreter, rather than TO the deaf person (“tell him I said xyz…”) - this is incorrect, and I imagine by the interpreter making themself as “invisible” as possible, they are aiming in part to keep the focus on the client/situation, rather than their own self. He also mentioned he wears black to contrast his skin tone, which is light - so I imagine someone with darker skin might wear gray or white, to contrast their own, presumably so that their hands are more visible when held in front of their own torso, while still remaining “neutral” in their clothing color.

@billyriedel6449

4 ай бұрын

Yes, as long as your clothing contrasts your skin it’s fine. Also as long as it’s plain it’s fine. I haven’t had a problem wearing colors outside black to assignments

@24goodbuddy

2 ай бұрын

Solid colors, so not distracting with busy prints

@billyriedel6449

2 ай бұрын

@@24goodbuddy Exactly, but it doesn't have to be black all the time

@RRonco

Ай бұрын

The tradition in theater is to wear all black so you aren't seen actually doing any of the behind the scenes magic. This may be a vestige of that time honored tradition

When I would use ASL in my college choir concerts, I would also wear white gloves so that my hands were highly visible, since we were all wearing black.

THANK YOU FOR STILL MASKING!!! I'm hard of hearing and despite not being able to read lips I'm ok with that!!! Ik on heavy immunosuppressants and pre covid was in the hospital at least once a year due to various infections and even sepsis because my immune system is so weak. It sucks not to be able to read lips, but id really rather not perish lol Edit: a word

Those SUNGLASSES are a whole mood!!! 😂❤❤❤❤

Have you ever had to interpret like a really awkward or really personal argument

@TLForsberg

2 ай бұрын

interesting question...AND, Interpreters cannot speak to that as the role requires strict confidentiality.

@VN3wton

2 ай бұрын

@@TLForsberg I mean they could say yes or no and explain how they felt having to interpret something personal. It doesn't have to include any details.

@cjpietropinto9293

2 ай бұрын

I have a story. I was learning asl, my teacher wanted me to become an interpreter (I wish I had). So she'd tell me stories. Good and bad situations. The interpreter was doing a volunteer gig for a religious convention (JW, iykyk). The speaker was emphasizing how thirsty the desert wanderers were. Instead of slowing down the sign for thirst, for emphasis. The interpreter sped the sign up.... (which means something sexual) 😉🤣

New deaf subscriber here Also you are cute

Absolutely LOOOVE Your Sunglasses !!!

ASL has always intrigued me. I definitely want to learn it. I see some classes near me and may take it so I can learn it and use it.

My dream job

Love ya too! Love your content

Cologne and perfume can kill... I'm not that bad, but often feels like my throat is dry, and I need to manually breathe, forgetting to breathe in is a problem.

How does one become an interpreter, like step by step?

Cool

Why didn’t think this was going to be a skit the entire time?

How do you get hired on as an interpreter? And is it you work for a specific place and get paid steadily or only a little bit here and a little bit here based on your assignment? I’m wanting to go to school to be an interpreter

How can I become ASL interpreter? Any academy or school training? Thanks 😊

Pro tip if you dont mind Google tracking you: turn on your timeline. Youll get your mileage on it

Do black interpreters use black clothes too? If it's about contrast

@lowkeyknowledge1558

Ай бұрын

No, they wear white. The hands will be in front of the clothes so the bigger the contrast to your skin tone the clearer the signs will be.

Rizz

You’re so handsomely beautiful.

Not aure if you know the answer but when i took asl in college (only a few classes) the teacher mentioned the wearinf black thing for interpreters of darker skintones is it encouraged to wear white/light solid colors?

What state do you work in. Our agency often needs ASL interpretators

Do you have some sort of mandate to keep the information private, especially for medical interpretation?

@PatientPerspective

2 ай бұрын

Yes. Like lawyers, medical professions, it's all confidential. I took ASL interpreting in college. There's a lot of ethics involved.

@harveyabel1500

2 ай бұрын

​@@PatientPerspectiveI don't have the slightest idea of my wife's and/or daughter's completed assignments - unless the Deaf client(s) clue me in.

Do you freelance as an ASL interpreter?

How should I stellt nic3 and not use perfume.

My job I want to be

You seem like a very cool guy. But these glasses...

@_sof1aa_

Жыл бұрын

there cool asf, what you talking abt

You don't use a seatbelt?

What if it's for something like the ER or is there people special for that. Would you still shower or just get there asap

@cristina.rod.98

Жыл бұрын

In our ER we had an ipad on wheels that we could video call a translator for most languages. Not sure what other hospitals have, but it was very cool!

@AJ__525

Жыл бұрын

“would you still shower” lmfao are you serious

@mariaelizabeth6066

Жыл бұрын

Lol no you go right away if it’s serious

@fevre_dream8542

7 ай бұрын

We had basically a laptop on wheels that we could bring into a room and video call an interpreter. It would take a while to get someone on the line though, and of course if you need to be urgently stabilized we will NOT wait for that to happen, sorry guys but it's less important to get an accurate history than treat your blood pressure of 70/30 or your gaping chest wound. And ASL interpreters in the ER are "on call" or at the hospital for a certain number of hours, so before your shift starts yes you do shower and get into appropriate clothes. Interpreters are not on call 24/7, they work on shifts just like the rest of us.

may i ask why do you have to avoid perfumes?

@TabBY_BuGgZ

2 ай бұрын

Allergies most likely

Why aren't you wearing your seatbelt

Disappointed that you didnt have a black mask cover.

I’m confused. Why are you still wearing a mask?

You have a voice???

@altalune3

Ай бұрын

Yes?? He's not fully deaf himself, but even then, most deaf people have voices. It's the control in tone, volume, and pronunciation they lack

@l1zziebear

Ай бұрын

@@altalune3 No I meant that I’ve never seen a video of him speaking so him speaking surprised me 😭