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tweetiepooh · 16-05-2022, 12:54

When I was learning some BSL (sign language) our teacher said that deaf people would also accept and give sign names rather than having to spell out names all the time. They tend to be very literal and names can stick.
If someone were fat when first met that person may get the sign name "fatty". Even later it that person trimmed down a bit some may still use the initial sign name.

(Note I haven't confirmed this other than what we were taught)

Just wonder how this would go down with the PC police?

16-05-2022, 12:54	#34
tweetiepooh Virgin Media Employee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winchester Services: Staff MyRates BB: VM XXL TV: VM XL Phone : VM XL Posts: 3,115	*Re: More PC bullsht** When I was learning some BSL (sign language) our teacher said that deaf people would also accept and give sign names rather than having to spell out names all the time. They tend to be very literal and names can stick. If someone were fat when first met that person may get the sign name "fatty". Even later it that person trimmed down a bit some may still use the initial sign name. (Note I haven't confirmed this other than what we were taught) Just wonder how this would go down with the PC police? __________________ I work for VMO2 but reply here in my own right. Any help or advice is made on a best-effort basis. No comments construe any obligation on VMO2 or its employees.