In smooth turn taking, only one of the interlocutors signs. The other interlocutor starts to sign when the former ends the turn. Between turns, no pause is observed. An example of a smooth turn taking is illustrated below.
Interlocutor-1: problem what generally
Interlocutor-2: (...) decline weiter palm_up
Interlocutor-1: ‘The general problem is that
Interlocutor-2: ‘Then you are able to cope in these situations.’
Interlocutor-1: explain tell only ix3 sign language because hearing_loss
Interlocutor-2:
Interlocutor-1: sign language is only recommended in the case of a hearing loss.’
Interlocutor-2:
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