Form your dominant hand into a bent "B" shape, keeping your fingers together and bending them at the knuckles. Bring your hand up to the side of your forehead so your palm is facing you. Tap your fingertips lightly against your temple twice to indicate being familiar with something.
Sign 'FACE', then sign 'FAMILIAR' by tapping your bent 'B' hand against your temple twice. Nod slightly to confirm your recognition.
Sign 'BOOK', point to the person, then sign 'FAMILIAR' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'CITY', point to yourself, sign 'FAMILIAR', and shake your head negatively throughout the sign to show you don't know it well.
Sign 'FACE', then sign 'FAMILIAR' by tapping your bent 'B' hand against your temple twice. Nod slightly to confirm your recognition.
Sign 'BOOK', point to the person, then sign 'FAMILIAR' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'CITY', point to yourself, sign 'FAMILIAR', and shake your head negatively throughout the sign to show you don't know it well.
They are very closely related and use the exact same handshape and location. "Know" is typically signed with a single tap to the temple, while "familiar" is often signed with a double tap to emphasize a state of awareness or recognition.
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like this. If you are right-handed, use your right hand to tap the right side of your forehead. If you are left-handed, use your left hand on the left side.
No, this sign specifically means having knowledge or recognition of something (like a familiar face or topic). To describe someone acting inappropriately close or overly friendly, you would use different signs related to boundaries or behavior.
