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.
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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