Form a "Y" handshape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb and pinky finger while keeping your other fingers curled. Hold your hand in front of you with the palm facing down. Bring your hand downward sharply in a single, firm motion. As you do this, shake your head "no" and use a stern facial expression. The combination of the sharp movement and the negative headshake conveys the command to stop the action.
Start by signing 'PLEASE' with a flat hand rubbing your chest in a circular motion, then use the sharp 'THAT' sign with a negative headshake to tell them to stop.
Point to the person to establish them in your signing space, sign 'TELL', and then use the sharp 'THAT' sign with a firm headshake to show the direct command.
Sign the sharp 'THAT' with a negative headshake to stop the behavior, then follow up by signing 'DANGEROUS' to explain why they need to stop.
Start by signing 'PLEASE' with a flat hand rubbing your chest in a circular motion, then use the sharp 'THAT' sign with a negative headshake to tell them to stop.
Point to the person to establish them in your signing space, sign 'TELL', and then use the sharp 'THAT' sign with a firm headshake to show the direct command.
Sign the sharp 'THAT' with a negative headshake to stop the behavior, then follow up by signing 'DANGEROUS' to explain why they need to stop.
No, in ASL, you don't need to translate the English phrase word-for-word. Signing 'THAT' with a sharp movement and a negative headshake perfectly captures the entire meaning of 'don't do that' in a single, natural motion.
Yes! This sign is very versatile. Because it relies heavily on a firm facial expression and a sharp movement, it works well for commanding pets, children, or anyone else to stop a specific behavior.
You use the 'Y' handshape for this sign. To make it, extend your thumb and pinky finger outward while keeping your index, middle, and ring fingers curled tightly into your palm.
