To sign 'encourage,' start with both hands open in front of your torso, with your fingers slightly spread. Your palms should face forward and slightly toward each other. Gently push both hands forward in a short, smooth motion. The movement should look like you are gently nudging someone forward to give them support and momentum.
Point to yourself, sign 'encourage' by gently pushing your open hands forward toward the person you are speaking to, and then sign 'practice'.
Use the standard forward pushing motion of 'encourage' to show the support being sent out to others, accompanied by a warm, positive facial expression.
Because this sign is directional, you can modify it to show who is being encouraged. Start the open hands further away and bring them toward your own body to mean 'encourage me'.
Point to yourself, sign 'encourage' by gently pushing your open hands forward toward the person you are speaking to, and then sign 'practice'.
Use the standard forward pushing motion of 'encourage' to show the support being sent out to others, accompanied by a warm, positive facial expression.
Because this sign is directional, you can modify it to show who is being encouraged. Start the open hands further away and bring them toward your own body to mean 'encourage me'.
Yes! 'Encourage' is a directional sign. If you are encouraging someone else, push your hands forward. If someone is encouraging you, start the hands further away and bring them toward your chest.
While both signs involve a forward motion, 'push' is typically signed with more tension and force, mimicking physical exertion. 'Encourage' is much gentler, smoother, and always accompanied by a supportive facial expression.
Yes, 'encourage' is a two-handed sign. Using both hands helps convey the full, supportive embrace of the concept, representing the solid backing you are giving to the other person.
