What is the best action when a new speaker is introduced in a conversation?

What is the best action when a new speaker is introduced in a conversation?

• A. Interpret without noting who is talking
• B. Indicate who is talking then interpret
• C. Pause and wait for a cue from the moderator
• D. Ask for permission to begin again

Answer: (B)

Indicating who is talking before you interpret keeps the conversation clear for the Deaf audience and preserves accurate attribution. When a new speaker enters, signaling the speaker’s identity helps the viewer know who is signing, which supports correct turn-taking, context, and meaning. Without this attribution, it’s easy to lose track of who is speaking and what is being said. Pausing for moderator cues or asking to begin again creates unnecessary breaks and disrupts the flow of the dialogue, so they aren’t the best approach for ongoing interpretation.

Indicating who is talking before you interpret keeps the conversation clear for the Deaf audience and preserves accurate attribution. When a new speaker enters, signaling the speaker’s identity helps the viewer know who is signing, which supports correct turn-taking, context, and meaning. Without this attribution, it’s easy to lose track of who is speaking and what is being said. Pausing for moderator cues or asking to begin again creates unnecessary breaks and disrupts the flow of the dialogue, so they aren’t the best approach for ongoing interpretation.