How to follow translated captions without reading the whole call
Listen for what kind of answer you’re hearing. Read the part you missed, then look back at the person as you respond. You don’t have to track every word on screen.
Signal when you’re still waiting for the textGive the conversation a pace you can follow
Try asking a question that invites one short memory. While they answer, listen for tone, glance down for the noun or action, and wait until you can ask about one detail. If it’s too much to do at once, ask them to pause after each thought.
Explain why you sometimes look down
Say “I’m reading the last line; give me a moment.” It helps the other person distinguish reading from looking away. If either of you relies on captions to follow the call, agree on a pace that works for them; looking at the text is part of taking part.