Start by holding your non-dominant hand in front of your chest with the index finger extended horizontally, pointing toward your dominant side. On your dominant hand, extend your index and pinky fingers while keeping the middle and ring fingers tucked in with your thumb. Tap the tips of your dominant hand's extended fingers against your non-dominant index finger twice.
To sign this, establish the context by signing 'cigarette' first, then use the sign for 'go out' or point outside. This clearly separates the object from the action of leaving the room.
Begin with the sign for 'cigarette', then sign 'bad'. You can finish by pointing to your chest area to indicate your lungs, showing that the object is harmful to your respiratory health.
Start by signing 'cigarette' in front of your chest. Then, shake your head negatively while making the sign for 'smoke' at your lips to clearly communicate that you do not partake.
To sign this, establish the context by signing 'cigarette' first, then use the sign for 'go out' or point outside. This clearly separates the object from the action of leaving the room.
Begin with the sign for 'cigarette', then sign 'bad'. You can finish by pointing to your chest area to indicate your lungs, showing that the object is harmful to your respiratory health.
Start by signing 'cigarette' in front of your chest. Then, shake your head negatively while making the sign for 'smoke' at your lips to clearly communicate that you do not partake.
'Cigarette' is the noun, signed by tapping your fingers together in front of your chest. 'Smoke' is the verb, signed by bringing a V-handshape to your lips as if you are taking a drag from a cigarette.
No, cigars and pipes have their own specific signs that reflect their different shapes and how they are held. 'Cigar' typically uses an R-handshape or a larger grip near the mouth to show its thicker size.
Yes, in ASL, consistency with your dominant hand is important. You should always use your non-dominant hand as the stationary base—representing the cigarette—while your dominant hand performs the active tapping motion. This keeps your signing clear and easy to read.
