To sign 'Bryan', you will fingerspell the name using the ASL alphabet. Start with the letter 'B' by holding your hand flat with your thumb tucked across your palm. Next, cross your index and middle fingers for 'R'. Then, extend your thumb and pinky while curling your other fingers for 'Y'. Form a fist with your thumb resting against the side of your index finger for 'A'. Finally, drape your index and middle fingers over your thumb to form the letter 'N'.
To sign this, you would sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell B-R-Y-A-N.
Sign 'B-R-Y-A-N', 'COME', 'PARTY', while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and then fingerspell B-R-Y-A-N to specify who you are calling.
To sign this, you would sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell B-R-Y-A-N.
Sign 'B-R-Y-A-N', 'COME', 'PARTY', while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and then fingerspell B-R-Y-A-N to specify who you are calling.
Usually, yes, unless Bryan has given you a specific 'name sign'. Name signs are unique signs given by Deaf individuals to represent a person. Until you are introduced to his specific name sign, you should always fingerspell his name.
If you make a mistake while fingerspelling, simply pause, shake your hand slightly to indicate a correction, and start spelling the name again from the beginning.
Focus on clarity over speed. It is much better to spell B-R-Y-A-N slowly and clearly than to rush and muddle the letters. Speed will naturally develop as you build muscle memory.
