To sign "hi mom," you will smoothly combine two simple, everyday signs. First, sign "hi" by raising your dominant hand near your head or shoulder with the palm facing forward, and give a small, friendly wave outward. Then, immediately transition into the sign for "mom." To do this, spread your fingers wide into an open "5" handshape and tap the tip of your thumb against your chin. Keep your facial expression bright and cheerful to match the greeting!
Sign "hi mom" as you walk through the door, followed by pointing to yourself and signing "home." Keep your facial expression bright and cheerful to match the excitement of the greeting.
Use "hi mom" when quoting what you plan to say on a video call. You can sign "phone," then "hi mom" to visually show the action of greeting her through the screen.
Start with the "hi mom" greeting, then transition smoothly into the sign for "how are you" by pointing outward with both hands and raising your eyebrows to indicate a friendly question.
Sign "hi mom" as you walk through the door, followed by pointing to yourself and signing "home." Keep your facial expression bright and cheerful to match the excitement of the greeting.
Use "hi mom" when quoting what you plan to say on a video call. You can sign "phone," then "hi mom" to visually show the action of greeting her through the screen.
Start with the "hi mom" greeting, then transition smoothly into the sign for "how are you" by pointing outward with both hands and raising your eyebrows to indicate a friendly question.
No, both 'hi' and 'mom' are one-handed signs. You should use your dominant hand for the entire phrase. Using the same hand for both signs keeps the movement smooth, efficient, and natural, allowing you to transition directly from the wave to the chin tap.
Yes, absolutely! 'Hi' and 'hello' are very similar and often used interchangeably. A casual wave from the side of the head works perfectly for 'hi,' while a more formal 'hello' might start with a salute-like motion from the forehead outward. Both are perfectly acceptable greetings to use before signing 'mom.'
In ASL, the face is divided into specific gendered zones to help distinguish between family members. The upper half of the face, near the forehead, is used for male signs like 'dad,' 'boy,' or 'uncle.' The lower half, near the chin and jawline, is reserved for female signs like 'mom,' 'girl,' or 'aunt.'
