To sign this greeting, start with both hands curved in front of your chest, with your knuckles touching. Roll your hands forward and outward, opening them up toward the person you are signing to. Finish the fluid motion by extending your dominant hand forward with the palm facing up. Be sure to include a friendly, questioning facial expression with your eyebrows slightly lowered to indicate a 'wh-' question.
Start with a friendly wave for 'HI', then transition smoothly into the rolling motion of the greeting while keeping a warm expression.
Sign the greeting toward the person, then follow up with the signs for 'GOOD' and 'SEE YOU' to complete the welcoming phrase.
Sign the greeting, then point to the person and sign 'FEEL SICK YESTERDAY' while showing a concerned, empathetic facial expression.
Start with a friendly wave for 'HI', then transition smoothly into the rolling motion of the greeting while keeping a warm expression.
Sign the greeting toward the person, then follow up with the signs for 'GOOD' and 'SEE YOU' to complete the welcoming phrase.
Sign the greeting, then point to the person and sign 'FEEL SICK YESTERDAY' while showing a concerned, empathetic facial expression.
In casual conversation, the fluid 'how are you' motion is often enough to convey 'how are you doing today'. If you want to be highly specific about 'today', you can add the standard sign for 'TODAY' (bouncing 'Y' hands) at the end of the phrase.
ASL is a distinct language with its own grammar and syntax. It doesn't use English 'to be' verbs like 'are', and the entire concept of 'how are you doing' is perfectly captured in this single, flowing phrase without needing extra filler signs.
Since this is a 'wh-' question (asking 'how'), you should slightly furrow or lower your eyebrows. Because it is a polite greeting, you should also maintain a friendly, welcoming expression while doing so.
