To sign "inappropriate", you will combine the signs for "NOT" and "RIGHT". First, form an "A" handshape with your dominant hand, place your thumb under your chin, and pull it forward. Then, extend both index fingers pointing forward, and bring your dominant hand down so its pinky side taps the thumb side of your non-dominant hand.
You can sign "THAT", "JOKE", and then use the "inappropriate" sign to express that the humor wasn't suitable for the situation.
Sign "INSIDE", "YELL", and then "inappropriate" to explain that the behavior is not allowed or proper.
Point to her, sign "COMMENT", and then "inappropriate" to describe that what she said was out of line.
You can sign "THAT", "JOKE", and then use the "inappropriate" sign to express that the humor wasn't suitable for the situation.
Sign "INSIDE", "YELL", and then "inappropriate" to explain that the behavior is not allowed or proper.
Point to her, sign "COMMENT", and then "inappropriate" to describe that what she said was out of line.
While they have similar meanings, "wrong" is usually signed with a "Y" handshape brought to the chin. "Inappropriate" uses the compound of "NOT" and "RIGHT", which specifically conveys that something is unsuitable or not proper for the given situation.
Yes, incorporating a slight headshake during the "NOT" portion of the sign naturally reinforces the negative meaning. Using appropriate facial expressions is a crucial part of ASL grammar and helps convey your tone.
Yes! Since the literal translation of this compound sign is "not right", it can be used to mean "incorrect" in contexts like answering a test question, as well as "inappropriate" for describing behavior.
