The sign 'banana' uses both hands. Curl the non-dominant hand into a fist, with the index finger outstretched and pointing up. Bring the dominant hand up towards the non-dominant, Pinch the index finger and thumb together and drag it down the index finger, like you are peeling it. Move the dominant hand to the side of the same index finger and peel it again.
Sign 'I', 'eat', 'banana', 'every morning'. For 'banana', make sure to clearly show the peeling motion down your non-dominant index finger twice.
Sign 'You', 'want', 'apple', 'banana', 'which?'. When signing 'banana', keep your non-dominant index finger steady to represent the fruit while your dominant hand peels it.
Sign 'Monkey', 'love', 'banana'. Remember to use your dominant hand's thumb and index finger to mimic peeling the non-dominant index finger.
Sign 'I', 'eat', 'banana', 'every morning'. For 'banana', make sure to clearly show the peeling motion down your non-dominant index finger twice.
Sign 'You', 'want', 'apple', 'banana', 'which?'. When signing 'banana', keep your non-dominant index finger steady to represent the fruit while your dominant hand peels it.
Sign 'Monkey', 'love', 'banana'. Remember to use your dominant hand's thumb and index finger to mimic peeling the non-dominant index finger.
Yes, generally you should use your non-dominant hand as the banana (the upright index finger) and your dominant hand to do the peeling. This follows the standard ASL rule where the dominant hand performs the active motion.
Typically, you peel it twice. You drag your pinched fingers down one side of the index finger, then move slightly to the side and drag down again, just like peeling two strips of skin off a real banana.
It is best to use just your pinched thumb and index finger. Using your whole hand to pull down can look like you are milking a cow or pulling a rope, rather than delicately peeling a piece of fruit.
