To sign "shh," bring your dominant hand up to your mouth. Extend your index finger pointing straight up, keeping your other fingers curled into your palm. Gently press the side of your index finger against your closed or slightly pursed lips.
Sign "shh" before signing "baby" and "sleep." Make sure your facial expression matches the quiet, gentle tone of the sentence by softening your eyes.
Use the "shh" sign to get someone's attention quietly. You can hold the index finger to your lips a bit longer to emphasize the immediate need for silence.
Sign "please" followed by "shh." Direct your eye contact to the person you are asking to be quiet, maintaining a polite but firm facial expression.
Sign "shh" before signing "baby" and "sleep." Make sure your facial expression matches the quiet, gentle tone of the sentence by softening your eyes.
Use the "shh" sign to get someone's attention quietly. You can hold the index finger to your lips a bit longer to emphasize the immediate need for silence.
Sign "please" followed by "shh." Direct your eye contact to the person you are asking to be quiet, maintaining a polite but firm facial expression.
While they have similar meanings, they are different signs. 'Shh' uses a single index finger to the lips, acting more like a quick command. 'Quiet' involves crossing both flat hands in front of your mouth and moving them downwards and outwards.
No, you do not need to vocalize any sound when signing ASL. However, many signers will naturally purse their lips or mouth the 'shh' shape as part of the non-manual markers that accompany the sign.
Yes, you can use either hand, but it is standard practice to use your dominant hand. If your dominant hand is occupied, it is perfectly acceptable to use your non-dominant hand to quickly sign 'shh.'
