To sign 'friend', form both hands into 'X' shapes by curling your index fingers. Link your right index finger over your left index finger. Then, unhook them, flip their positions, and link your left index finger over your right. To say 'hi friend', you would typically start with a friendly wave before making this sign.
Start with a friendly wave for 'hi', sign 'friend', and then use a warm, happy facial expression while signing 'good' and pointing to the person.
Sign 'my' by placing a flat hand on your chest, sign 'friend', and then follow up with the signs for 'come here' and 'later'.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'good', sign 'friend', and finish by signing 'my' to show possession.
Start with a friendly wave for 'hi', sign 'friend', and then use a warm, happy facial expression while signing 'good' and pointing to the person.
Sign 'my' by placing a flat hand on your chest, sign 'friend', and then follow up with the signs for 'come here' and 'later'.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'good', sign 'friend', and finish by signing 'my' to show possession.
Yes, if you want to explicitly say 'hi friend', you would typically start with a friendly wave or the formal sign for 'hello'. The video specifically demonstrates the core sign for 'friend', which you append to your greeting.
Generally, most signers start with their dominant hand's index finger hooked over their non-dominant hand. However, it is perfectly acceptable if you happen to start the other way around. The most crucial part is the flipping motion itself.
While you can use this sign to refer to any friend, 'best friend' actually has its own distinct sign. For 'best friend', you typically interlock the fingers more firmly and pull them close to your chest, often without the flipping motion.
