• To get someone's attention, hearing people will call out someone's name. Deaf people may flick a light, stomp their feet or even toss something in the line of vision of the person,
• Hearing people shake hands. Deaf people hug.
• It is rude in hearing culture to point. In Deaf culture pointing is acceptable and quite helpful.
• Hearing people have short goodbyes. Deaf people enjoy and cherish greetings both coming and going.
• Hearing people find talking with your mouth full as very rude. Deaf people can talk with their mouth full.
• The hearing world is often in a rush to get to the point. For Deaf culture, no detail is unimportant! Every captivating story is told in vivid visuals.
