to sign 'or', press the fingertips of the dominant hand together to create the o hand shape. then, quickly bring the index finger and middle fingers up. the index finger should rest in front of the middle finger, creating the r hand shape.
Sign 'APPLE', then execute the quick 'O' to 'R' handshape transition for 'or', and finish by signing 'ORANGE'.
Sign 'TODAY', smoothly transition your fingers from the 'O' shape into the 'R' shape to sign 'or', and then sign 'TOMORROW'.
Point to the person for 'YOU', sign 'CHOOSE', sign 'RED', use the quick 'O-R' fingerspelled sign for 'or', and finally sign 'BLUE'.
Sign 'APPLE', then execute the quick 'O' to 'R' handshape transition for 'or', and finish by signing 'ORANGE'.
Sign 'TODAY', smoothly transition your fingers from the 'O' shape into the 'R' shape to sign 'or', and then sign 'TOMORROW'.
Point to the person for 'YOU', sign 'CHOOSE', sign 'RED', use the quick 'O-R' fingerspelled sign for 'or', and finally sign 'BLUE'.
Not always! While the 'O-R' sign is useful, ASL frequently uses a technique called 'shoulder shifting' to show 'or'. You simply sign the first option while leaning slightly to one side, and sign the second option while leaning to the other side.
No, try to keep your hand in the same location. The movement should come entirely from your fingers quickly snapping up from the 'O' shape into the crossed fingers of the 'R' shape.
It is known as a 'lexicalized' fingerspelled sign. This means it started as regular fingerspelling, but because it is used so frequently, the letters blend together into a single, unique movement that functions just like a standalone sign.
