Form an 'A' handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your thumb resting against the side of your curled index finger. Bring your hand up to your mouth so the thumb is facing your lips. Gently tap your thumb against your lips twice.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'I', sign 'FORGET' by wiping your hand across your forehead, sign 'MY', and then sign 'PASSWORD' by tapping your 'A' handshape against your lips twice.
First, fingerspell W-I-F-I. Then, sign 'PASSWORD'. Finally, sign 'WHAT' with your hands open, making sure to furrow your eyebrows to show you are asking a 'wh-' question.
Sign 'PLEASE' by rubbing an open hand in a circle on your chest. Then sign 'TYPE' by wiggling your fingers as if on a keyboard, 'YOUR', and finally 'PASSWORD'.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'I', sign 'FORGET' by wiping your hand across your forehead, sign 'MY', and then sign 'PASSWORD' by tapping your 'A' handshape against your lips twice.
First, fingerspell W-I-F-I. Then, sign 'PASSWORD'. Finally, sign 'WHAT' with your hands open, making sure to furrow your eyebrows to show you are asking a 'wh-' question.
Sign 'PLEASE' by rubbing an open hand in a circle on your chest. Then sign 'TYPE' by wiggling your fingers as if on a keyboard, 'YOUR', and finally 'PASSWORD'.
Yes, they are very closely related and often use the exact same sign. Context usually makes it clear whether you mean a general secret or a specific computer password. If clarification is needed, signers might add the sign for 'WORD'.
You certainly can, but it is quite a long word to fingerspell during a fast-paced conversation. Most fluent signers prefer using the 'A' handshape sign shown here, or they might fingerspell the quick abbreviation 'P-W' when talking about computers.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like 'password'. If you are right-handed, use your right hand to tap your lips. Consistency with your dominant hand helps make your signing much clearer to others.
