Comment by throw894389

> "Not possible" is a vast overstatement.

Perhaps I should say "not economically viable". We could also use morse code, but it is just not very practical.

> you revert to more basic forms in a sort of puzzle of "How do I say that?

So we are playing "guess what" and pantomime at working hours. Wonderful!

> reverting to fingerspelling to bridge gaps in either person's vocabulary

Typing on phone or keyboard just seems more practical. Or using pen and paper....