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When using facial expression in ASL, is it important to feel the emotion of the facial expression? Why or why not?

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Answer:

Yes, it is super important!!

Step-by-step explanation:

Your facial expression is like your tone of voice. Since deaf people, well, can't hear what you are saying, it is good to show them how you feel about something. If you keep your expression blank or don't give it genuine meaning, they can have a hard time understanding how you actually feel about the subject. For example:

  • Feeling excited about an award (smiling, jumping, laughing)
  • Feeling sad (looking down, crying, frowning)
  • feeling scared (big eyes, jumpy, afraid)

Hope this helps :)

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