To sign 'let's be friends,' start by signing 'we.' Point your dominant index finger at the dominant side of your chest, then move it in a small arc to touch the non-dominant side. Next, sign 'friends' by extending both index fingers. Hook your dominant index finger over your non-dominant index finger, then release, flip your hands, and hook them together again with the non-dominant finger on top.
Sign 'I LIKE YOU' by pointing to yourself, pulling an '8' handshape from your chest, and pointing to the other person. Follow this with 'LET'S BE FRIENDS' to express a warm desire to start a new friendship.
Sign 'STOP ARGUE' by bringing a flat hand down sharply onto your other palm, and then smoothly transition into 'LET'S BE FRIENDS' to suggest making peace and moving forward together.
Ask 'YOU NEW HERE?' by pointing to the person, signing 'NEW', and pointing down, making sure to raise your eyebrows for the question. Then, sign 'LET'S BE FRIENDS' with a warm, welcoming smile.
Sign 'I LIKE YOU' by pointing to yourself, pulling an '8' handshape from your chest, and pointing to the other person. Follow this with 'LET'S BE FRIENDS' to express a warm desire to start a new friendship.
Sign 'STOP ARGUE' by bringing a flat hand down sharply onto your other palm, and then smoothly transition into 'LET'S BE FRIENDS' to suggest making peace and moving forward together.
Ask 'YOU NEW HERE?' by pointing to the person, signing 'NEW', and pointing down, making sure to raise your eyebrows for the question. Then, sign 'LET'S BE FRIENDS' with a warm, welcoming smile.
No, ASL does not typically use English 'to be' verbs like 'am,' 'is,' 'are,' or 'be.' Signing 'WE FRIENDS' with the right inviting context naturally translates to the English phrase 'let's be friends' without needing a separate sign for 'let's' or 'be'.
Yes! Depending on the context and your body language, simply signing 'friends' with an inviting facial expression, a slight nod, and an open posture can easily convey the meaning of 'let's be friends' without needing to sign 'we' first.
If you want to ask 'Do you want to be friends?' instead of making a statement, sign 'WE FRIENDS' while raising your eyebrows and tilting your head slightly forward. Hold the final 'friends' sign a little longer to indicate you are waiting for their response.
