How to Sign "Me Too"

To sign 'me too', form your dominant hand into a 'Y' shape by extending your thumb and pinky finger while keeping your middle, ring, and index fingers curled. Hold your hand in front of your chest with your palm facing down or slightly sideways. Move your hand back and forth a couple of times in a straight line between yourself and the person you are agreeing with.

Examples Using "Me Too" in a Sentence

1

I am learning ASL.

After the person signs that they are learning ASL, use the 'Y' handshape and move it back and forth between the two of you to show you are doing the same.

2

I love this movie!

Sign 'me too' with an enthusiastic facial expression and a slight nod to match the positive sentiment of loving the movie.

3

I'm so tired today.

Use the 'me too' sign with a sympathetic or tired facial expression to show you share their feeling of exhaustion.

How to Sign "Me Too"
To sign 'me too', form your dominant hand into a 'Y' shape by extending your thumb and pinky finger while keeping your middle, ring, and index fingers curled. Hold your hand in front of your chest with your palm facing down or slightly sideways. Move your hand back and forth a couple of times in a straight line between yourself and the person you are agreeing with.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
The 'Y' handshape acts as a visual link. By moving the extended thumb and pinky between yourself and another person, you are visually connecting the two of you, illustrating that you share the exact same thought, feeling, or experience.
Signing Tips
Keep your wrist relatively stiff and let the movement come from your arm as you slide the 'Y' handshape back and forth. Your facial expression is crucial here—it should always match the tone of what you are agreeing with, whether that means smiling for something positive or looking sympathetic for something negative.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is twisting the wrist back and forth, which turns the sign into 'play' or 'yellow'. Make sure the movement is a straight back-and-forth slide between you and the other person, keeping your palm facing down.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "Me Too" in a Sentence
1

I am learning ASL.

After the person signs that they are learning ASL, use the 'Y' handshape and move it back and forth between the two of you to show you are doing the same.

2

I love this movie!

Sign 'me too' with an enthusiastic facial expression and a slight nod to match the positive sentiment of loving the movie.

3

I'm so tired today.

Use the 'me too' sign with a sympathetic or tired facial expression to show you share their feeling of exhaustion.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same sign as 'same'?

Yes, 'me too' and 'same' use the exact same sign. The meaning is easily understood from the context of the conversation and the back-and-forth movement connecting you to the other person.

Can I use this sign to say two objects are the same?

Yes! If you want to say two objects are the same, you simply move the 'Y' handshape back and forth between the two objects instead of between yourself and another person.

Do I need to sign 'me' and then 'too' separately?

No, in ASL, you do not need to sign the individual English words 'me' and 'too'. This single 'Y' handshape sign perfectly captures the entire concept of 'me too' or 'same here'.

ASL is a beautiful, expressive language. Practice regularly and have fun!