To sign "response," form both hands into "R" handshapes by crossing your index and middle fingers. Position your dominant hand near your chin and your non-dominant hand slightly forward in front of you, with the fingers of both hands pointing upward. Then, move both hands forward while pivoting your wrists so that your fingers end up pointing straight ahead.
Sign "response" with a clear, firm forward movement to emphasize the necessity of the reply, followed by the sign for "tomorrow."
Sign "thank you," then "quick," and finish with "response," making sure to use the "R" handshapes to specify the exact word.
Sign "he," "good," and then "response," moving your hands forward to visually show the delivery of the answer.
Sign "response" with a clear, firm forward movement to emphasize the necessity of the reply, followed by the sign for "tomorrow."
Sign "thank you," then "quick," and finish with "response," making sure to use the "R" handshapes to specify the exact word.
Sign "he," "good," and then "response," moving your hands forward to visually show the delivery of the answer.
Yes, "response" and "reply" are typically signed the exact same way in ASL, using the "R" handshapes moving forward.
The sign for "answer" uses "1" handshapes (extended index fingers), whereas "response" uses "R" handshapes (crossed index and middle fingers). The location and movement of the hands remain identical.
Yes! This sign is directional. If you want to say "respond to me," you can start with your hands further out and pivot them inward toward your own body.
