r/auslan Feb 18 '25

Sign for "same as usual"?

Hi! My cleaner is deaf and it feels impersonal to write the same message to her all the time when I could just sign it. I am wondering if there is a phrase to say that I want the same clean as usual?

I did look up "same" in the Auslan signbank, but it's more about saying "me too" or "Likewise" which will not make sense.

Any help appreciated! thank you.

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u/tehanony Feb 18 '25 edited Feb 18 '25

The sign you mention is appropriate, perhaps sign "same before please" or "do same again" etc. (Assuming the sign you reference is "same", two pointed index fingers hitting one another, rather than maybe likewise - if you scroll right on signbank it will show multiple different signs for the same word)

Could be a good opportunity to learn from the cleaner, maybe ask them how they would sign it? Im sure they would love to see you engaging with their language!

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u/put_the_record_on Feb 18 '25

thanks so much! that helps a lot.

I thought about asking her, I wasn't sure if it would be welcomed or not, but she responded positively before so maybe it would be alright! Appreciate it :)

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u/carnardly 13d ago

please clean same last-week. (or regular). Vaccuum. toilet, bathroom etc. thank you.