To sign 'responsible,' start by forming both hands into 'R' handshapes, crossing your index and middle fingers on each hand. Bring both hands up to your dominant shoulder. Tap the fingertips of both 'R' hands against the top of your shoulder twice. Your palms should be facing down and slightly inward toward your body.
Point to yourself, sign 'responsible,' and then sign 'dog' to show that you are the one taking care of the pet.
Sign 'responsible' followed by the sign for 'who,' making sure to furrow your eyebrows to indicate an open-ended question.
Point to the person, sign 'responsible,' and then sign 'person' to describe her reliable character.
Point to yourself, sign 'responsible,' and then sign 'dog' to show that you are the one taking care of the pet.
Sign 'responsible' followed by the sign for 'who,' making sure to furrow your eyebrows to indicate an open-ended question.
Point to the person, sign 'responsible,' and then sign 'person' to describe her reliable character.
While 'responsible' and 'fault' are related concepts, there is a specific sign for 'fault' (using a bent hand dropping down from the shoulder). However, in some contexts, signing that you are 'responsible' can convey taking the blame.
Using both hands is the standard and most formal way to sign 'responsible.' However, in casual or rapid signing, you might see people use only their dominant hand to tap their shoulder.
Yes, you should generally tap your dominant shoulder. If you are right-handed, tap your right shoulder; if you are left-handed, tap your left shoulder.
