To sign "medium," hold both hands in front of you using loose "L" handshapes, with your index fingers pointing forward and thumbs pointing up. Position your hands so your palms are facing each other, keeping them a moderate distance apart. This gesture visually represents holding an object of average or medium size.
Sign 'coffee' first, and then use the 'medium' sign to visually indicate the size of the cup you are ordering.
After signing 'dog,' use the 'medium' sign to describe the animal's physical dimensions to your conversation partner.
Point to the person, sign the clothing item (like 'shirt'), and then hold your hands at a moderate distance to ask if that is their size.
Sign 'coffee' first, and then use the 'medium' sign to visually indicate the size of the cup you are ordering.
After signing 'dog,' use the 'medium' sign to describe the animal's physical dimensions to your conversation partner.
Point to the person, sign the clothing item (like 'shirt'), and then hold your hands at a moderate distance to ask if that is their size.
No, this sign specifically refers to physical size, dimensions, or portions. If you are talking about a psychic medium, you would typically fingerspell the word or use signs related to seeing or the spirit world.
You use the exact same handshapes and orientation, but simply adjust the distance between your hands! Bring them close together to sign 'small,' and pull them wide apart to sign 'large.'
Yes, your palms should face directly toward each other. Imagine you are holding the left and right sides of a medium-sized box; this helps clearly establish the visual boundaries of the size.
