Form both hands into 'F' handshapes, where your index fingers and thumbs touch and the other fingers remain extended. Hold your non-dominant hand steady in front of your body. Place your dominant hand next to it, then move your dominant hand forward, away from your body, in a small arcing or bouncing motion.
Sign 'airplane' or 'flight', then use the 'delay' sign, moving your dominant 'F' hand forward to show the departure time being pushed back.
Sign 'meeting', then use the 'delay' sign to indicate that the scheduled time is being moved further into the future.
Sign 'sorry' by rubbing an 'A' handshape on your chest, then sign 'delay' to apologize for the wait.
Sign 'airplane' or 'flight', then use the 'delay' sign, moving your dominant 'F' hand forward to show the departure time being pushed back.
Sign 'meeting', then use the 'delay' sign to indicate that the scheduled time is being moved further into the future.
Sign 'sorry' by rubbing an 'A' handshape on your chest, then sign 'delay' to apologize for the wait.
Yes, 'delay' and 'postpone' use the exact same sign. The context of your sentence and your facial expressions will make it clear which English concept you are conveying.
Yes! Bouncing the dominant hand multiple times can indicate a repeated or extended delay, while a single, larger arc usually means a one-time postponement.
Yes, your dominant hand should always be the one moving forward. Your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary reference point for the original time.
