To sign "dorm", form your dominant hand into a "D" handshape (index finger pointing straight up, with the thumb and other fingers touching to form a circle). Touch the side of your thumb and fingers to your cheek near your mouth, then lift your hand slightly and tap your cheek near your ear. This motion is identical to the sign for "home", but uses the "D" handshape.
Sign 'I', 'live', 'dorm', then 'campus'. Make sure to clearly articulate the 'D' handshape for 'dorm' so it isn't confused with 'home'.
Sign 'your', 'dorm', 'which'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows while signing 'which' to indicate that you are asking a wh-question.
Sign 'my', 'dorm', 'noisy'. Use your facial expressions to show the intensity of the noise, perhaps squinting or looking slightly annoyed.
Sign 'I', 'live', 'dorm', then 'campus'. Make sure to clearly articulate the 'D' handshape for 'dorm' so it isn't confused with 'home'.
Sign 'your', 'dorm', 'which'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows while signing 'which' to indicate that you are asking a wh-question.
Sign 'my', 'dorm', 'noisy'. Use your facial expressions to show the intensity of the noise, perhaps squinting or looking slightly annoyed.
The movement and location on the face are exactly the same! The only difference is the handshape. 'Home' uses a flat 'O' handshape, while 'dorm' uses a 'D' handshape.
You don't need to touch your actual lips or ear. Just tap the cheek area near the mouth, then tap the cheek area near the ear. The general lower-to-upper cheek movement is what matters.
Yes! You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs. If you are left-handed, simply use your left hand to form the 'D' handshape and tap the left side of your face.
