To sign "restroom," make a 'T' handshape with your dominant hand by tucking your thumb between your index and middle fingers. Hold your hand up near your upper chest or shoulder level, with your palm facing away from you. Gently shake your hand side to side a couple of times.
Sign "where" followed by the sign for "restroom," while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a "wh-" question.
Point to yourself for "I," sign "need," and then sign "restroom" by gently shaking your 'T' handshape.
Sign "restroom," then point your index finger in the direction of the hallway to establish its location.
Sign "where" followed by the sign for "restroom," while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a "wh-" question.
Point to yourself for "I," sign "need," and then sign "restroom" by gently shaking your 'T' handshape.
Sign "restroom," then point your index finger in the direction of the hallway to establish its location.
The sign shown here (shaking the 'T' handshape) is universally used for 'toilet,' 'restroom,' and 'washroom.' While there is a separate sign for 'bathroom' (using 'B' handshapes), the 'T' sign is the most common and polite way to ask for the facilities in public.
A gentle, moderate pace is best. Two or three quick, small shakes side-to-side from the wrist are all you need. Shaking it too fast or too vigorously might make you look panicked!
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like 'restroom.' If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand.
