To sign 'experience,' start with your dominant hand open near the side of your face, with your thumb and fingers slightly spread. Gently stroke down the side of your cheek and jawline. As your hand moves downward, close your fingers and thumb together into a flattened 'O' shape.
Sign 'you,' then 'have,' and finish with the sign for 'experience' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I,' 'have,' 'a lot,' and then 'experience.' Nod your head slightly while signing to emphasize and affirm your statement.
Point to the subject for 'that,' sign 'good' by bringing your hand down from your chin, and then sign 'experience.'
Sign 'you,' then 'have,' and finish with the sign for 'experience' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I,' 'have,' 'a lot,' and then 'experience.' Nod your head slightly while signing to emphasize and affirm your statement.
Point to the subject for 'that,' sign 'good' by bringing your hand down from your chin, and then sign 'experience.'
Yes, you can lightly touch your cheek and jawline as you pull your hand down. However, performing the motion just a fraction of an inch off the skin is also completely acceptable and common in everyday signing.
Yes! You can use this exact same sign whether you are talking about having 'experience' (the noun) or 'experiencing' something (the verb). Context and facial expressions will clarify your meaning.
The sign for 'experience' is a one-handed sign. You should always use your dominant hand to perform the movement on the dominant side of your face.
