Start with both hands in open '5' handshapes, with your fingers spread and slightly curved, held in front of your chest. Your palms should be facing each other. Move your hands up and down alternately a few times, as if you are juggling words back and forth.
To sign this, start by signing 'let's', then perform the 'chat' sign with alternating open hands. Finish by signing 'later'. Keep your expression friendly to match the casual invitation.
Sign 'we', then perform the sign for 'chat'. You can slightly prolong the alternating motion of your hands to visually indicate that the conversation lasted a long time, followed by 'hours'.
Begin with 'I' and 'love', then use the alternating '5' handshapes for 'chat'. Conclude the sentence by signing 'with' and 'friends', maintaining a happy, engaged facial expression.
To sign this, start by signing 'let's', then perform the 'chat' sign with alternating open hands. Finish by signing 'later'. Keep your expression friendly to match the casual invitation.
Sign 'we', then perform the sign for 'chat'. You can slightly prolong the alternating motion of your hands to visually indicate that the conversation lasted a long time, followed by 'hours'.
Begin with 'I' and 'love', then use the alternating '5' handshapes for 'chat'. Conclude the sentence by signing 'with' and 'friends', maintaining a happy, engaged facial expression.
The sign for 'talk' typically uses a '4' handshape tapping near the chin, focusing on the physical act of speaking or a one-sided statement. 'Chat', however, uses two hands moving alternately to emphasize a casual, two-way conversation between people.
Yes, the speed and size of the movement can add context. Signing it quickly with a light bounce conveys a brief, passing chat. A slower, more continuous movement implies a long, involved conversation.
No, your hands should not touch. They should remain a few inches apart in front of your chest, moving independently in the air. Keeping them separated represents two distinct sides of the conversation.
