There are an almost inconceivable number of phrases that can be said in ASL. However, there is no need to know every single phrase in order to communicate with a deaf individual. Below are links to several ASL phrases that are helpful when meeting someone that is hard of hearing.
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These are just a few ideas of how to start a conversation, and get to know someone that is hard of hearing. If you are interested in finding out how to sign some other phrases or if you are just interested in knowing the signs for different words, check out ASL Browser.
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