the sign 'party' uses both hands. Press the ring and pinkie fingers of both hands against their palms. Splay the fingers so the middle finger is further out than the index finger. Press the thumb where the fingers meet, and point the fingers down to make the P hand shape. Sway both hands back and forth at the wrists.
Sign 'birthday', then transition into the 'party' sign by forming 'P' handshapes with both hands and swaying them back and forth at the wrists. Raise your eyebrows to show it is a yes/no question.
Establish the time by signing 'last night', then sign 'big', and finally use both hands in the 'P' handshape, swaying them at the wrists to indicate the 'party'.
Sign 'I want plan surprise', then finish by pointing your 'P' handshapes downward and swaying them side to side to represent the 'party'.
Sign 'birthday', then transition into the 'party' sign by forming 'P' handshapes with both hands and swaying them back and forth at the wrists. Raise your eyebrows to show it is a yes/no question.
Establish the time by signing 'last night', then sign 'big', and finally use both hands in the 'P' handshape, swaying them at the wrists to indicate the 'party'.
Sign 'I want plan surprise', then finish by pointing your 'P' handshapes downward and swaying them side to side to represent the 'party'.
The movement is very similar, but the handshape is the key difference. 'Party' uses the 'P' handshape, while 'play' uses the 'Y' handshape with the thumb and pinkie extended.
The swaying motion should come entirely from your wrists. Keep your arms relatively still in front of you and let your hands swing side to side like pendulums.
Yes, for the 'P' handshape, your palms generally face downward and slightly inward toward each other. Your middle fingers should be pointing down toward the ground as you sway your wrists.
