To sign 'I don't care,' start by forming a flattened 'O' handshape with your dominant hand, bringing your fingertips to touch the tip of your nose. In a single, quick motion, move your hand outward and slightly down while opening your fingers into a '5' handshape. Make sure to include a dismissive or indifferent facial expression, as this is crucial for conveying the meaning of the phrase.
Sign 'I don't care' followed by 'what', 'we', 'eat', 'dinner'. The dismissive toss from the nose sets the tone for the rest of the sentence.
Point to 'he', then sign 'I don't care' to show his indifference, followed by 'rain' and 'today'.
You can emphasize the sign by making the outward tossing motion slightly sharper and exaggerating your dismissive facial expression.
Sign 'I don't care' followed by 'what', 'we', 'eat', 'dinner'. The dismissive toss from the nose sets the tone for the rest of the sentence.
Point to 'he', then sign 'I don't care' to show his indifference, followed by 'rain' and 'today'.
You can emphasize the sign by making the outward tossing motion slightly sharper and exaggerating your dismissive facial expression.
Yes! In ASL, facial expressions act like tone of voice. A dismissive, neutral, or indifferent expression is essential to accurately convey the 'don't care' attitude.
It can be, depending on how aggressively you sign it and your facial expression. A sharp, fast motion with an angry face can come across as rude, while a casual toss is more relaxed. It is best used in informal settings.
The version shown uses one hand, which is the standard and most common way to sign it. While you might occasionally see a two-handed version for extreme emphasis, sticking to the one-handed version is perfect for beginners.
