The failure of print to convey the richness of language is not unique to sign - we're just used to the limitations.
Consider the difficulty people have with expressing rich communication via email compared with vocal conversation, and again compared to face-to-face communication.
It is fascinating that additional factual details can be conveyed in sign, but it is inaccurate to believe that print can encapsulate the richness of direct personal communication.
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The failure of print to convey the richness of language is not unique to sign - we're just used to the limitations.
Consider the difficulty people have with expressing rich communication via email compared with vocal conversation, and again compared to face-to-face communication.
It is fascinating that additional factual details can be conveyed in sign, but it is inaccurate to believe that print can encapsulate the richness of direct personal communication.
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