To sign **religious**, start by forming an 'R' handshape with your dominant hand by crossing your middle finger over your index finger. Place the 'R' handshape against the right side of your chest, with your palm facing inward. Then, move your hand outward and slightly downward away from your body in a small arc.
Sign 'SHE' by pointing, 'VERY', 'RELIGIOUS' using the 'R' handshape from your chest, and finish with 'PERSON' by moving both flat hands downward.
Sign 'YOUR' with a flat palm, 'RELIGION', and then 'WHAT' with shaking hands while furrowing your eyebrows to clearly indicate you are asking a question.
Sign 'THEY' by sweeping your index finger, 'DIFFERENT' with crossing index fingers, 'RELIGIOUS', and 'BELIEVE' by pointing to your forehead and clasping your hands.
Sign 'SHE' by pointing, 'VERY', 'RELIGIOUS' using the 'R' handshape from your chest, and finish with 'PERSON' by moving both flat hands downward.
Sign 'YOUR' with a flat palm, 'RELIGION', and then 'WHAT' with shaking hands while furrowing your eyebrows to clearly indicate you are asking a question.
Sign 'THEY' by sweeping your index finger, 'DIFFERENT' with crossing index fingers, 'RELIGIOUS', and 'BELIEVE' by pointing to your forehead and clasping your hands.
Yes, the sign for 'religion' and 'religious' is exactly the same in ASL. Like many signs, it can function as a noun or an adjective depending on how it is used. You rely on the context of your sentence to make the specific meaning clear to the person you are signing with.
Absolutely! In ASL, you should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs. If you are left-handed, simply use your left hand to form the 'R' handshape and place it on the left side of your chest before moving it outward.
Yes, the sign typically starts with the 'R' handshape lightly making contact with your chest. You don't need to press hard, but a gentle tap or touch before moving the hand outward helps establish the correct starting location for the sign.
