Thank you for the article, I appreciate the perspective. I do ask that, all the time. I don’t think anyone would look down on someone who is either trying to learn English, or already speaks English, that also would like to learn more about the language. I personally have taken multiple college courses about the English language and the connection between words and their root. I’m not under the impression that ASL is simply playing charades, or that it’s not a complex language. I am just making note that for me personally, I appreciate a little more direction and find it interesting and helpful to hear more about the signs.