American Sign Language

To sign "for example" in ASL, you can fingerspell F-O-R followed by the sign for EXAMPLE, which is done by moving your index finger in a circular motion in front of your chest.

Names do not have prescribed signs. They are either spelled, or a special sign is created by a friend or loved one.

You must either spell it or use a special sign given by a friend or loved one.

American Sign Language (ASL) was recognized as a national language in the United States in 1988 with the passage of the Deaf President Now movement at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. This event marked a significant milestone for the recognition and acceptance of ASL as a legitimate language.

In American Sign Language (ASL), the sign for "am" is typically done by pointing to yourself with your index finger while signing the word "am" with your mouth to indicate possession or existence.

To sign "gentleness" in American Sign Language, you can use a gentle touch to your chest with flat hands, starting at the center and moving outward. This sign conveys the idea of being tender, kind, and patient in your interactions with others.

point to yourself; make the letter R (cross the first 2 fingers), and move them from the chin to the forhead.

Deaf people primarily process sign language in the left hemisphere of the brain, just like hearing individuals process spoken language. This hemisphere is typically responsible for language processing and comprehension.

Technology has made American Sign Language (ASL) more accessible through video calls, ASL translation apps, and online resources. Additionally, social media platforms have provided a space for the Deaf community to connect and share information in their own language. However, some worry that reliance on technology may reduce face-to-face communication and limit opportunities for cultural immersion.

The three main sources of influence on the early development of American Sign Language (ASL) were French Sign Language, Indigenous sign languages used by Deaf individuals in America, and home signs developed within Deaf communities to communicate with family members and peers. These influences contributed to the formation of ASL as a unique and distinct sign language.

Signs are produced using a combination of handshapes, body postures, and movement. Each sign is produced by combining specific elements, called "parameters." The basic building blocks of most signs are the handshapes that also form the letters of the alphabet. So Handshapes is your answer!

Assuming you me American Sign Language (it is not universal), you can finger spell it. "T" is a fist with your thumb stuck between your middle finger and index finger. "I" is a fist with your pinky up. "F" is similar to an okay sign, except you face you palm toward the person and put the pad of your thumb over your index finger's fingernail. For double letters you can do two things: you can drag your hand outwards for a short length, or you can make a small bounce with your hand, once again bouncing outwards. "A" is a fist with you thumb pressed up on the side of the fist (Not over the knuckles). "N" is like "T", but your thumb is stuck between your middle finger and your ring finger. "Y" is with your thumb and pinky up with the other three fingers down (think of making a hand telephone). Make sure to sign with your dominant hand and not to move your hand unnecessarily when signing. Also try to finger spell in the trunk/ chest area of your torso around shoulder height.

However, usually in the Deaf community you are given a sign name, an abbreviation of your name that relates to one of your characteristics or tells a story about yourself. For example, a sign name for a fat man named Bob could be the sign for fat with your hands shape in the letter B. It is considered inappropriate to give yourself a sign name. It is the same for giving others sign names if you are not deaf.

1. mave a V with one hand; touch it to the palm of the other hand, and move it off upwards

2. make a C with one hand and touch it to a number one on the other hand

Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, is known for its high prevalence of deafness in the 18th and 19th centuries, where almost everyone in the community, both deaf and hearing, learned and used sign language.

The ASL sign for "choose" involves using both hands in a modified version of the "X" handshape to indicate picking or selecting something. The hands are brought towards the body as if gathering options and making a decision.

Oh, what a lovely question! To ask "Can I have your number?" in sign language, you can sign "YOUR NUMBER CAN HAVE ME?" with a questioning expression. Remember, sign language is a beautiful way to communicate, and taking the time to learn it shows kindness and respect for others.

In American Sign Language, the word "said" is signed by moving your dominant hand under your chin with palm facing up, then moving your hand forward a short distance while fingerspelling the word 'S-A-I-D' using your non-dominant hand in a small circular motion.

To sign "Are you mad at me?" in American Sign Language, you would sign: "YOU MAD ME?" while raising your eyebrows and looking concerned.

In American Sign Language, you can sign "outside" by using the index finger of both hands to point outward from your body in the direction of where you are referring to outside. This can also be accompanied by a facial expression and body language that conveys the idea of being outdoors.

In American Sign Language (ASL), the name "Helen" can be signed by forming the letter "H" with your dominant hand and tracing a path from your shoulder to your hip in a downward motion. This sign represents the initial letter of the name "Helen."

Of course, sign language is not said in spoken words (although some deaf people do speak, and do read lips). Sign language uses symbolic gestures made with the hands; it is a complete language, with its own grammar, idioms, etc. I enclose a link to how to sign the word "funny."

1. place the heels of the hands together and clap the fingers.

2. place the hands at the waist, and make fin motions

3. spell it; o - t (the thumb stuck between the first and second fingers) 2X - e (the fingertips pressed against the other curled fingers kind of like an unclosed fist) - r (the first 2 fingers crossed)

1. make a box shape and put something into it (a safe for money or something)

2. make 2 fists; then cross and uncross the arms. (like to be safe)

2a. place the fingers together pointing downward; then make 2 short movements away from the body.

Put the tips of the middle fingers together; lift them from lower to higher