To sign 'friendly', form both hands into 'X' handshapes, or simply hook your index fingers. First, hook your right index finger over your left index finger. Then, unhook them, flip your hands, and hook your left index finger over your right index finger. Be sure to use a warm, pleasant facial expression to convey the meaning of 'friendly'.
Point to the person, sign 'friendly' using the interlocking index fingers, and finish with the sign for 'person', keeping a warm smile.
Sign 'my', then 'dog', and follow up with 'friendly'. Make sure your facial expression matches the cheerful nature of your pet.
Sign 'new', then 'teacher', and finish with 'friendly'. A pleasant facial expression helps emphasize the teacher's welcoming personality.
Point to the person, sign 'friendly' using the interlocking index fingers, and finish with the sign for 'person', keeping a warm smile.
Sign 'my', then 'dog', and follow up with 'friendly'. Make sure your facial expression matches the cheerful nature of your pet.
Sign 'new', then 'teacher', and finish with 'friendly'. A pleasant facial expression helps emphasize the teacher's welcoming personality.
Yes, in many contexts, the sign for 'friend' is used to mean 'friendly'. The key difference is in your non-manual signals—a bright, welcoming smile shows you mean the adjective 'friendly'.
Most right-handed signers hook their right index finger over their left first, then switch. However, it is perfectly fine if you start with the left finger on top. The meaning remains exactly the same.
Yes! Depending on the context, some signers use the sign for 'cheerful' or 'pleasant' (wiggling fingers near the face) to describe someone with a friendly, outgoing personality.
