Vague language interpreting dilemma of the day: “S/he's something else.” Hard to find an ASL expression that's as vague. Maybe “WOW.” #VL
— Daniel Greene (@danielgreene) March 21, 2012
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Author: Daniel Greene
I facilitate communication between Deaf and hearing people, and I teach people American Sign Language (ASL) and interpreting. Apart from doing the work I love, my greatest joys are family & friends, entertainment, food, photography, and travel. View all posts by Daniel Greene
Maybe the “silly” sign with the right facial expression?
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I could see that. Just out of curiosity, what do you think the right facial expression might be?
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Hmm, maybe similar to if someone just told you something you know to be false, like a doubting expression. “can you believer that?” expression, with the silly sign.
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I think I know what you mean. I was thinking with the sign WOW, the facial expression would be sort of a smile and a rolling of the eyes.
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