To sign *mention*, start with your non-dominant hand open and flat in front of you, with the palm facing up. Form your dominant hand into a '1' handshape (index finger extended) and place the tip near your chin. Move your dominant hand down and forward, tapping the tip of your index finger against the palm of your non-dominant hand, then sliding it slightly forward off the fingers.
Sign 'TEACHER', then 'MENTION', followed by 'HOMEWORK'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'FORGET', then 'MENTION', and finally 'MEETING'. Keep your facial expression slightly apologetic.
Point to the person for 'SHE' (or index in their direction), sign 'MENTION', then 'YOUR', and 'NAME'.
Sign 'TEACHER', then 'MENTION', followed by 'HOMEWORK'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'FORGET', then 'MENTION', and finally 'MEETING'. Keep your facial expression slightly apologetic.
Point to the person for 'SHE' (or index in their direction), sign 'MENTION', then 'YOUR', and 'NAME'.
While both signs start with the index finger at the chin, 'say' simply moves the finger forward in the air. 'Mention' involves bringing the finger down to tap and slide off the open palm of your non-dominant hand, emphasizing the presentation of a specific point or topic.
No, 'don't mention it' is an English idiom used to mean 'you're welcome.' In ASL, you should translate the meaning rather than the exact English words. Use signs like 'NO PROBLEM' or 'FINE' instead of the literal sign for 'mention.'
Yes, you should always use your non-dominant hand as the flat base. Your dominant hand (the one you write with) should be the active hand forming the '1' handshape and performing the movement from the chin to the palm.
