To sign "Marie," you will fingerspell the letters M-A-R-I-E. Start with the "M" handshape by tucking your thumb under your first three fingers. Next, form an "A" by making a fist with your thumb resting on the side. Then, cross your index and middle fingers for the "R". Extend your pinky straight up for the "I", and finally, curl your fingers in to rest on your thumb for the "E". Keep your hand in a steady position in front of your shoulder while spelling.
To sign this, you will first sign 'MY', then 'FRIEND', followed by 'NAME'. After signing 'NAME', hold your hand in your fingerspelling space and clearly spell out M-A-R-I-E. Keep your hand steady and avoid bouncing between the letters.
Fingerspell M-A-R-I-E, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY'. Because this is a yes/no question, make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward while signing the entire sentence to indicate you are asking a question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', and 'CALL'. When you sign 'CALL', you can direct the motion toward a specific space, then fingerspell M-A-R-I-E. Alternatively, you can fingerspell her name first to establish who you are talking about, then sign 'I NEED CALL'.
To sign this, you will first sign 'MY', then 'FRIEND', followed by 'NAME'. After signing 'NAME', hold your hand in your fingerspelling space and clearly spell out M-A-R-I-E. Keep your hand steady and avoid bouncing between the letters.
Fingerspell M-A-R-I-E, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY'. Because this is a yes/no question, make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward while signing the entire sentence to indicate you are asking a question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', and 'CALL'. When you sign 'CALL', you can direct the motion toward a specific space, then fingerspell M-A-R-I-E. Alternatively, you can fingerspell her name first to establish who you are talking about, then sign 'I NEED CALL'.
Yes, unless the specific person named Marie has a unique 'name sign.' Name signs are culturally given by Deaf individuals. Until a Deaf person gives Marie a name sign, you should always fingerspell her name using the manual alphabet.
Speed is much less important than clarity! It is always better to fingerspell slowly and clearly so your conversation partner can easily read the letters. As you practice your fingerspelling, your speed will naturally increase without sacrificing readability.
No, try to maintain eye contact with the person you are signing with. Looking at your own hand can be distracting and breaks the natural flow of conversation. Practice spelling 'Marie' by touch and muscle memory so you can keep your eyes up.
