To sign 'homosexual' (which is the same sign used for 'gay'), form a 'G' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your index finger and thumb parallel to each other, while curling your other fingers. Bring your hand up to your chin and tap the side of your index finger and thumb against your chin.
Sign 'HE', then sign 'HOMOSEXUAL' by tapping the 'G' handshape on your chin. You can add the sign for 'ANNOUNCE' or 'TELL' to convey the idea of coming out.
Point to the person to sign 'YOU', then sign 'HOMOSEXUAL' on your chin. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'MY', then 'BROTHER' by bringing an 'L' handshape from your forehead down to your non-dominant hand. Finish by signing 'HOMOSEXUAL' with a 'G' handshape on your chin.
Sign 'HE', then sign 'HOMOSEXUAL' by tapping the 'G' handshape on your chin. You can add the sign for 'ANNOUNCE' or 'TELL' to convey the idea of coming out.
Point to the person to sign 'YOU', then sign 'HOMOSEXUAL' on your chin. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'MY', then 'BROTHER' by bringing an 'L' handshape from your forehead down to your non-dominant hand. Finish by signing 'HOMOSEXUAL' with a 'G' handshape on your chin.
Yes! In ASL, the sign for 'gay' is the most common and widely accepted way to express the word 'homosexual'. The 'G' handshape on the chin covers both terms.
No, there is a specific sign for 'lesbian'. It is signed in the exact same location on the chin, but it uses an 'L' handshape instead of a 'G' handshape.
It is typically tapped twice, but in fast, fluent signing, you will often see it tapped just once. Either way is perfectly acceptable and will be easily understood.
