To sign "GM", you simply fingerspell the letters G and M. First, form the letter "G" with your dominant hand by extending your index finger and thumb parallel to each other, pointing sideways. Then, smoothly transition into the letter "M" by folding your index, middle, and ring fingers over your thumb, pointing downward.
Sign "GM" by fingerspelling G-M to refer to the General Manager of a sports team.
Fingerspell G-M to represent the company General Motors in this sentence.
Use the fingerspelled G-M to ask if someone is the Game Master for a tabletop roleplaying game.
Sign "GM" by fingerspelling G-M to refer to the General Manager of a sports team.
Fingerspell G-M to represent the company General Motors in this sentence.
Use the fingerspelled G-M to ask if someone is the Game Master for a tabletop roleplaying game.
No, it is best to keep your hand steady in one location. Bouncing your hand between letters can make your fingerspelling difficult for others to read and slows down your signing speed.
In ASL, fingerspelling "GM" is used as an abbreviation for English terms like General Manager, General Motors, or Game Master. The exact meaning depends entirely on the context of your conversation.
To make a clear "M", ensure your index, middle, and ring fingers are all folded over your thumb. If only two fingers are over the thumb, it becomes an "N", and if it's just one, it's a "T".
