To sign 'scold', form your dominant hand into a '1' handshape with your index finger extended and pointing forward. Hold your hand up near shoulder level and shake your index finger up and down a few times, moving slightly forward. Make sure to use a stern facial expression to convey the meaning of reprimanding someone.
When signing this, direct the 'scold' sign towards the imaginary location of the student in your signing space. Your facial expression should clearly reflect the teacher's sternness.
Because you are the one being scolded in this scenario, you can modify the sign to point back towards yourself, bringing the shaking index finger toward your own chest.
Sign 'scold' while shaking your head 'no' to indicate the negative command. Direct the scolding motion slightly downward, as if you are pointing at a dog on the floor.
When signing this, direct the 'scold' sign towards the imaginary location of the student in your signing space. Your facial expression should clearly reflect the teacher's sternness.
Because you are the one being scolded in this scenario, you can modify the sign to point back towards yourself, bringing the shaking index finger toward your own chest.
Sign 'scold' while shaking your head 'no' to indicate the negative command. Direct the scolding motion slightly downward, as if you are pointing at a dog on the floor.
Yes! 'Scold' is a directional sign. You should point and shake your index finger in the direction of the person or thing being scolded. If you are the one being scolded, you point the finger back towards yourself.
Usually, 'scold' is a one-handed sign performed with your dominant hand. While you might occasionally see two hands used for a very dramatic or severe scolding, sticking to one hand is the standard and most natural way to sign it.
Without the appropriate facial expression, the meaning of the sign is completely lost. It might look like you are simply pointing, emphasizing a statement, or saying 'you'. The furrowed brows and stern look are what turn the gesture into a reprimand.
