Form your non-dominant hand into a loose fist or flat shape, with the palm facing down in front of you. Form your dominant hand into a 'C' shape. Place the thumb and fingers of the 'C' handshape on the back of your non-dominant hand and move it in a small, continuous circle.
Sign 'hot' by pulling a clawed hand away from your mouth, then use the 'C' handshape circling on the back of your non-dominant hand for 'cocoa.'
Point to the person, sign 'like' by pulling your thumb and middle finger from your chest, and then sign 'cocoa,' making sure to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'cocoa' using the circular 'C' handshape motion on your base hand, then sign 'sweet' by brushing your flat fingers down your chin.
Sign 'hot' by pulling a clawed hand away from your mouth, then use the 'C' handshape circling on the back of your non-dominant hand for 'cocoa.'
Point to the person, sign 'like' by pulling your thumb and middle finger from your chest, and then sign 'cocoa,' making sure to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'cocoa' using the circular 'C' handshape motion on your base hand, then sign 'sweet' by brushing your flat fingers down your chin.
Yes, in ASL, the sign for 'cocoa' and 'chocolate' is exactly the same. Context usually makes it clear whether you are talking about a hot drink or a solid piece of candy.
Most signers circle their dominant hand counter-clockwise (from the signer's perspective), but the exact direction isn't strictly policed. Just focus on keeping the motion smooth and consistent.
You will see both! Some signers use a loose fist (an 'S' handshape) while others keep their non-dominant hand flat, palm down. Both are perfectly acceptable and widely understood.
