To sign "hate you," start with both hands in an "8" handshape, where your middle fingers touch your thumbs and your other fingers are extended. Hold your hands in front of your chest with your palms facing forward. Flick your middle fingers outward while pushing both hands forward toward the person you are signing to, making sure to show a strong expression of dislike on your face.
Sign "mad," then use the directional sign for "hate you" by flicking your middle fingers forward toward the person. Your facial expression should clearly show your anger.
After signing the condition about the cookie, finish with the "hate you" sign. The forward flicking motion emphasizes that the feeling is directed specifically at them.
When role-shifting to quote someone else, turn your body slightly and sign "hate you" directed at where the other person would be standing, using an intense facial expression.
Sign "mad," then use the directional sign for "hate you" by flicking your middle fingers forward toward the person. Your facial expression should clearly show your anger.
After signing the condition about the cookie, finish with the "hate you" sign. The forward flicking motion emphasizes that the feeling is directed specifically at them.
When role-shifting to quote someone else, turn your body slightly and sign "hate you" directed at where the other person would be standing, using an intense facial expression.
No, you don't! "Hate" is a directional verb in ASL. By moving the sign forward toward the person you are talking to, you are already incorporating "I" (the starting point) and "you" (the ending point) into the single motion.
While "hate" is typically a two-handed sign for emphasis and clarity, it is sometimes signed casually with just your dominant hand. However, as a beginner, it is best to practice using both hands to ensure your meaning is clearly understood.
The sign uses the "8" handshape. You form this by touching the tip of your middle finger to the tip of your thumb, while keeping your index, ring, and pinky fingers extended and separated.
