To sign 'sit down', extend the index and middle fingers of both hands, keeping them together while curling your other fingers. Hold your non-dominant hand horizontally in front of you with the palm facing down. Then, take your dominant hand and hook its extended fingers over the fingers of your non-dominant hand in a single, firm downward motion.
Sign 'please' by rubbing your open hand in a circle on your chest, followed by the firm, single downward motion of 'sit down'.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'need' with a hooked index finger moving down, and then perform the 'sit down' sign.
After signing 'everyone', use a slightly more pronounced and deliberate downward motion for 'sit down' to indicate an instruction or command.
Sign 'please' by rubbing your open hand in a circle on your chest, followed by the firm, single downward motion of 'sit down'.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'need' with a hooked index finger moving down, and then perform the 'sit down' sign.
After signing 'everyone', use a slightly more pronounced and deliberate downward motion for 'sit down' to indicate an instruction or command.
The difference is entirely in the movement. 'Sit down' is a verb and uses a single, deliberate downward motion. 'Chair' is a noun and uses a quick double tap.
Yes, using both the index and middle fingers is important. Together, they visually represent a person's two legs dangling over the edge of a seat.
Your dominant hand should be the one moving and hooking over your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand stays stationary to act as the base.
