With either hand, form a "one" handshape and place the pad of the index finger in the middle of the chin with the palm oriented toward the shoulder opposite of the hand being used(for example if done with the right hand the palm would be facing the left shoulder), then rotate the wrist so that the palm faces the body, keeping the index finger on the chin.
Point to yourself to sign 'I', then sign 'miss' by anchoring your index finger to your chin and twisting your palm inward, and finally sign 'family'.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'miss' using the inward chin-twist motion, sign 'friends', and remember to raise your eyebrows since this is a yes/no question.
Point to the person to indicate 'she', sign 'miss' by rotating your index finger on your chin to face your body, and then sign 'dog'.
Point to yourself to sign 'I', then sign 'miss' by anchoring your index finger to your chin and twisting your palm inward, and finally sign 'family'.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'miss' using the inward chin-twist motion, sign 'friends', and remember to raise your eyebrows since this is a yes/no question.
Point to the person to indicate 'she', sign 'miss' by rotating your index finger on your chin to face your body, and then sign 'dog'.
No, this specific sign is only used for emotional longing, like missing a person or a place. Missing a bus or missing a target uses entirely different signs in ASL because the concepts are visually and conceptually distinct.
You can use either hand! It is usually best to use your dominant hand. Just make sure your palm starts by facing your opposite shoulder before twisting inward toward your body.
Yes! ASL relies heavily on facial expressions to convey tone. Since this sign means you miss someone, your face should reflect that longing or slight sadness. A blank expression will make the sign feel robotic or confusing.
