To sign "manipulate," start with both hands in modified "X" handshapes, which look like fists with the index fingers slightly hooked. Hold them in front of your body with your palms facing each other. Move your hands in alternating forward and backward circular motions, as if you are holding reins and steering or controlling something.
To sign this, you would point to the person, sign "TRY," and then use the "manipulate" sign to show him controlling or directing the situation.
Sign "SHE," "KNOW," "HOW," and then sign "manipulate" followed by "machine" to indicate operating or physically controlling the device.
Use a firm facial expression while signing "NOT," "ALLOW," "THEY," and then sign "manipulate" moving slightly toward yourself to show the action happening to you.
To sign this, you would point to the person, sign "TRY," and then use the "manipulate" sign to show him controlling or directing the situation.
Sign "SHE," "KNOW," "HOW," and then sign "manipulate" followed by "machine" to indicate operating or physically controlling the device.
Use a firm facial expression while signing "NOT," "ALLOW," "THEY," and then sign "manipulate" moving slightly toward yourself to show the action happening to you.
Yes, "manipulate," "control," "manage," and "direct" often use the exact same sign. The specific English translation depends heavily on the context of your sentence and your facial expression.
Absolutely! You can use this sign to describe manipulating a physical tool or machine, as well as manipulating a person's feelings or a social situation. Just adjust your facial expression to match the context.
The circles should be relatively small and contained, roughly the size of a grapefruit. Making the movements too large can look exaggerated and change the meaning to something out of control or overly dramatic.
