the sign 'coffee' is a two handed sign. create a fist with both hands. bring the non-dominant hand up towards chest height, with the index finger and thumb side of the hand pointed up. with the dominant hand, press the side of the hand with the pinkie against the other hand and rub the dominant hand circularly against it.
Sign 'I', 'need', and then perform the sign for 'coffee' by making two fists and grinding your dominant hand in a circle over your stationary non-dominant hand.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'want', then sign 'coffee' using the circular grinding motion, followed by the sign for 'tea'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows slightly to indicate a choice question.
Point to the mug, sign 'coffee' by rubbing your fists together, and then sign 'hot' while using a strong facial expression to emphasize the temperature.
Sign 'I', 'need', and then perform the sign for 'coffee' by making two fists and grinding your dominant hand in a circle over your stationary non-dominant hand.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'want', then sign 'coffee' using the circular grinding motion, followed by the sign for 'tea'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows slightly to indicate a choice question.
Point to the mug, sign 'coffee' by rubbing your fists together, and then sign 'hot' while using a strong facial expression to emphasize the temperature.
Yes, generally the dominant hand moves in a forward, outward circle (away from your body, then back around toward you) while resting on the base hand. Think of the natural, ergonomic way you would turn a crank handle.
Usually, two small, quick circular motions are perfect for the noun 'coffee'. If you do too many circles, it might look like you are emphasizing the continuous physical action of grinding rather than simply stating the noun.
Yes, the pinkie side of your dominant fist should maintain light, continuous contact with the thumb and index finger side of your non-dominant fist as you make the circular grinding motion.
