Friday, June 21, 2013

People Watch: Deaf People


Deaf people certainly have their quirks…Here are some weird things I’ve noticed.

 

At Gallaudet, we call this specific trait of deaf people, “Deaf Time”. Deaf people tend to be fashionably late A LOT. I think this is improving though.

 

Deaf college kids like to party. Gallaudet is the number 5 party school in Washington, D.C., and we only have 1,500 or so kids.

 

One thing I really like about the deaf culture is how there’s a real sense of community. If one of us falls, the community helps them back up.

 

Deaf people really love “The Cupid Shuffle”. I’m serious. They ADORE it. Every time there’s a party, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE gets onto the dance floor. I don’t get it.

 

Feel free to add your own observations. J

1 comment:

  1. We definitely have quirks! I agree with those that you have observed.

    If one of us falls, the community helps them back up... But what happens if one of us succeeds? What are your thoughts on the crab theory?

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