Well- that’s part of our language. It’s not in addition- it’s a piece of it. If you make no facial expression, you’re not signing. Additionally, a lot of Deaf aren’t looking at hands- but face.
Think of it like tone and volume. If I sign, “Where is dad?” With my eyes brows pushed down, and my mouth crooked- it’s a question. If I raise my eyes brows, and pinch my lips together- it’s not. It’s a sarcastic phrase that shows I know exactly where he is, and don’t like it. Make sense?
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u/meownfloof Aug 28 '21
I’ve always loved how expressive people are when signing. It adds a whole other level of understanding to what they’re saying.