To sign "embarrassed," bring both hands up near your cheeks with your palms facing you and your fingers spread open. Move your hands upward slightly while fluttering or wiggling your fingers. Be sure to include an awkward or shy facial expression to match the feeling.
Point to yourself, then sign 'embarrassed' using both hands framing your face. Make sure to scrunch your face to show just how awkward or mortified you felt in that moment.
Sign 'please', 'don't', and then 'embarrassed'. Keep your facial expression warm, gentle, and reassuring to show the person that there is no need to feel awkward.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'embarrassed', and then sign 'easy'. Your facial expression during the sign will help convey the shy emotion he typically feels.
Point to yourself, then sign 'embarrassed' using both hands framing your face. Make sure to scrunch your face to show just how awkward or mortified you felt in that moment.
Sign 'please', 'don't', and then 'embarrassed'. Keep your facial expression warm, gentle, and reassuring to show the person that there is no need to feel awkward.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'embarrassed', and then sign 'easy'. Your facial expression during the sign will help convey the shy emotion he typically feels.
Yes, 'embarrassed' and 'blush' use the exact same sign in ASL. The fluttering motion represents the heat and redness of a blush. The context of your conversation will make it clear which English concept you mean.
No, your hands should hover just an inch or two away from your cheeks. You do not need to physically touch your face or skin while fluttering your fingers.
While it might be understood with one hand in very casual, fast-paced conversation, the standard and most clear way to sign 'embarrassed' is by using both hands to frame your face, showing the full 'blushing' effect.
