Pointing isn’t rude
- Within hearing culture there are many things that are considered rude: staring and pointing are two that are taught not to do.
- In deaf culture, looking at things is the way information is gathered and pointing is part of language, therefore neither are considered rude, but necessary.
This video explains pointing in more depth:
CBC (2019) Seen & Heard: Being direct isn’t rude. Unpublished. Available at: (Accessed: 19/05/22)