Ever had one of those moments where you misread a sign because you were trying to lipread at the same time? I once thought a client was signing ‘beautiful’ when they were pointing out a typo on the screen. The look on their face was priceless! How do you all navigate those funny misunderstandings in performance interpreting?
Oh man, I feel you! Those moments can be so cringe-worthy. I once thought a presenter was signing ‘exciting’ when they were gesturing about a calendar date — , totally missed the point.
Those moments can be wild! It’s like trying to read a menu in a dim café — sometimes you see what you want to see. I’ve learned to take a moment to clarify if I’m unsure; it saves a lot of confusion.