Both hands should be the "B" hand shape with the thumb extended. Place one hand over the other at right angles so that a pinky is above the index finger of the other hand. Using the hand above, repeatedly tap the the hand below and the crux of the thumb. This sign can be directional to indicate what is annoying to whom.
After signing 'brother', use the 'B' handshapes with extended thumbs. Tap your dominant hand repeatedly against the crux of your non-dominant thumb to show the ongoing irritation.
Take advantage of the sign's directional nature. As you tap your hands together at right angles, bring the movement slightly closer to your body to indicate that the annoyance is affecting you directly.
Move the tapping 'B' hands slightly outward toward the person you are speaking to. Pair this directional movement with raised eyebrows and a slight forward lean to indicate a yes/no question.
After signing 'brother', use the 'B' handshapes with extended thumbs. Tap your dominant hand repeatedly against the crux of your non-dominant thumb to show the ongoing irritation.
Take advantage of the sign's directional nature. As you tap your hands together at right angles, bring the movement slightly closer to your body to indicate that the annoyance is affecting you directly.
Move the tapping 'B' hands slightly outward toward the person you are speaking to. Pair this directional movement with raised eyebrows and a slight forward lean to indicate a yes/no question.
They use the exact same handshapes and location! Typically, 'bother' might be signed with a single, firm tap, while 'annoying' uses a repeated tapping motion to show an ongoing, continuous irritation.
This sign is directional! If someone is annoying you, bring the tapping motion closer to your chest. If you are annoying someone else, move the tapping hands outward toward that person.
Keep your fingers together. The description specifies the 'B' handshape, which means your four fingers should be straight and touching, while your thumb remains extended outward to create the crux.
