To sign *Mormon*, form an 'M' handshape with your dominant hand by tucking your thumb under your index, middle, and ring fingers. Tap the fingertips of the 'M' handshape against the side of your forehead or temple. Then, bring your hand down and tap the fingertips against your lower cheek or jawline on the same side of your face.
Sign 'NEIGHBOR' followed by 'MORMON' to describe their faith.
Sign 'YOU READ BOOK MORMON' with your eyebrows raised to ask a yes/no question.
Sign 'MORMON CHURCH' then point down the street to indicate the location.
Sign 'NEIGHBOR' followed by 'MORMON' to describe their faith.
Sign 'YOU READ BOOK MORMON' with your eyebrows raised to ask a yes/no question.
Sign 'MORMON CHURCH' then point down the street to indicate the location.
Yes, while the church's full official name is often spelled out or signed specifically as 'CHURCH JESUS CHRIST,' this sign is the widely recognized conversational ASL translation for the word 'Mormon.'
No, you use the exact same sign for 'Mormon.' To sign 'Book of Mormon,' you simply sign 'BOOK' followed immediately by 'MORMON.'
You should use your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, use your right hand and tap the right side of your face. If you are left-handed, use your left hand on the left side of your face.
