To sign *message*, bring both hands in front of your chest in 'F' handshapes, where your index fingers and thumbs touch while your other three fingers remain extended. Move your hands slightly outward and away from each other. As you move them, repeatedly open and close your index fingers and thumbs. This motion mimics two mouths talking, representing the communication of the message.
Use the sign for *message* to indicate the information being shared, followed by the sign for *later*.
Raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question while signing *message*.
Sign *message* and emphasize the opening and closing movement to show that the information shared was lengthy.
Use the sign for *message* to indicate the information being shared, followed by the sign for *later*.
Raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question while signing *message*.
Sign *message* and emphasize the opening and closing movement to show that the information shared was lengthy.
While this sign is great for a general message, voicemail, or passed-on information, a 'text message' is frequently signed by mimicking the action of typing on a smartphone with your thumbs.
No, both hands perform the same shape and movement simultaneously. They should be relatively parallel in front of your chest as they move and 'talk'.
Yes! This sign is very similar to the signs for 'explain' or 'story'. The context of your sentence will help the person you are signing with understand that you mean 'message'.
