Using ASL in the Workplace | Communicate With Deaf | Profession Signs

This video tutorial focuses on teaching sign language vocabulary for workplace communication, especially for interacting with deaf or hard of hearing colleagues. It covers basic formalities, specific requests, workplace objects, food preparation, and customer interaction, providing detailed descriptions of each sign.

Why is it important to learn sign language in the workplace?

• To impress your boss

• To learn a new hobby

• To communicate with deaf colleagues

• To avoid misunderstandings with hearing colleagues

How do you sign 'Hello' in the workplace?

• Raise your hand to your forehead and move it out

• Touch your chin

• Wave your hand

• Point to the person

What is the sign for 'Ready'?

• Make a circle on your chest

• Wave your hand

• Use R-shaped hands moving out together

• Point to the floor

How do you indicate 'Don't understand' in sign language?

• Shake your head while signing 'understand'

• Point to your head

• Wave your hand

• Make a circle on your chest

What is the sign for 'Help'?

• Raise your hand

• Use a directional sign with a thumbs-up

• Point to the person

• Make a circle on your chest

How do you sign 'Follow'?

• Point to the person

• Use one hand in front and another behind

• Use a directional sign with a thumbs-up

• Make a circle on your chest

What is the sign for 'Area'?

• Circle your hand around

• Wave your hand

• Point to the floor

• Use a directional sign with a thumbs-up

How do you sign 'Table'?

• Use flat arms on top of each other

• Point to the floor

• Wave your hand

• Make a circle on your chest

What is the sign for 'Clean'?

• Make a circle on your chest

• Wave your hand

• Dust something off

• Point to the floor

How do you sign 'Hot'?

• Make a circle on your chest

• Twist your hand out from your mouth

• Point to the floor

• Wave your hand