To sign 'excuse me,' hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Bend the fingers of your dominant hand slightly. Brush the fingertips of your dominant hand forward across the palm of your non-dominant hand. You can do this brushing motion once or twice.
Start your sentence with the sign for 'excuse me' to politely get someone's attention before asking your question.
Sign 'excuse me' while gently moving through a crowd. Make sure your facial expression matches your polite intent.
If you bump into someone or make a small mistake, use this sign along with an apologetic facial expression.
Start your sentence with the sign for 'excuse me' to politely get someone's attention before asking your question.
Sign 'excuse me' while gently moving through a crowd. Make sure your facial expression matches your polite intent.
If you bump into someone or make a small mistake, use this sign along with an apologetic facial expression.
Yes, they use the same basic handshape and movement! However, 'forgive' is often signed with a larger, more deliberate double-brushing motion, while 'excuse me' is usually a quick, single or double brush.
If the person is looking at you, simply sign 'excuse me.' If they are looking away, gently tap them on the shoulder first, then sign 'excuse me' once they turn to look at you.
Yes. Your dominant hand should always be the one doing the brushing motion, while your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary base.
