Form a '1' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your index finger straight up and curling your other fingers, with your palm facing toward you. Tap the side of your index finger on one side of your chin, then move it across to tap the other side of your chin.
Point to the person to sign 'YOU', then sign 'SINGLE' by tapping your index finger across your chin. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'SINGLE', and then sign 'HAPPY' by brushing your flat hands upward on your chest while showing a bright smile on your face.
Point to the person for 'HE', sign 'SINGLE', and then sign 'LONG-TIME' by tracing your dominant index finger up your non-dominant arm.
Point to the person to sign 'YOU', then sign 'SINGLE' by tapping your index finger across your chin. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'SINGLE', and then sign 'HAPPY' by brushing your flat hands upward on your chest while showing a bright smile on your face.
Point to the person for 'HE', sign 'SINGLE', and then sign 'LONG-TIME' by tracing your dominant index finger up your non-dominant arm.
This specific sign on the chin is most commonly used to mean 'single' in the context of relationship status, meaning unmarried or not dating. If you mean 'single' as in 'only one item,' you would typically just sign the number '1'.
If you are right-handed, it is most natural to tap the right side of your chin first and then move across to the left. Left-handed signers will typically tap the left side first and move to the right.
No, you should avoid dragging your finger across your skin. The correct movement consists of a light tap on one side of the chin, lifting the finger slightly, and then tapping the other side.
