To sign "principal," start by making a fist with your non-dominant hand and holding it in front of you with the palm facing down. Next, form the letter 'P' with your dominant hand. Tap the middle finger of your 'P' handshape twice on the back of your non-dominant fist.
Sign "principal" by tapping your 'P' hand on your fist, then sign "office" and point to a specific location to indicate where she is.
Point to yourself for "I," sign "need," "talk," and finish with the sign for "principal" using the 'P' handshape tapping your stationary fist.
Sign "school," then "new," followed by "principal," and finish with the "who" sign while furrowing your eyebrows to show it is a question.
Sign "principal" by tapping your 'P' hand on your fist, then sign "office" and point to a specific location to indicate where she is.
Point to yourself for "I," sign "need," "talk," and finish with the sign for "principal" using the 'P' handshape tapping your stationary fist.
Sign "school," then "new," followed by "principal," and finish with the "who" sign while furrowing your eyebrows to show it is a question.
Yes, in ASL, the same sign is often used for both "principal" (the person in charge of a school) and "principle" (a rule or belief). The exact meaning is easily understood through the context of your sentence.
The tap should be gentle and controlled. You only need to make light contact with the back of your fist twice; there is no need to strike it forcefully.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand for the 'P' shape that does the tapping. Your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary base fist.
