I am not deaf, but I do have a severe hearing impairment. I also know sign language.
Well here is my confession.
Several years ago, I got the flu which caused a sinus and respiratory infection and then I got laryngitis. I was feeling horrible and decided to go to a Chinese restaurant to get some food.
I walked up to the counter and tried to place an order. However, I just could not get the words out and was really struggling. There was a lady standing behind me. She noticed my difficulty and stated “I think she is deaf.” and signed to me, “I can help. What do you want to order?” I decided to just go with it. I signed my order and thanked the lady.
I confess, I once pretended to be a deaf person just to get Chinese food.
Haha!! That’s hilarious and you’re forgiven!
Nothing to feel guilty about honestly, you just went with it and I don’t blame you one bit. If I could sign, I just might have done the same thing at my Chinese restaurant. He can never understand me and I can never understand him. It’s a win-win!
At first I did feel guilty for being dishonest, but now I just look back on it and laugh. I am glad you liked my story.