To sign 'situation,' start by holding your non-dominant hand in front of you with the index finger pointing straight up. Form your dominant hand into an 'S' handshape. Circle your dominant 'S' hand around the stationary index finger, finishing the movement by bringing it to rest just in front of or beside the index finger.
Sign 'situation' first, then sign 'what' at the end of the sentence. Remember to furrow your eyebrows while signing 'what' to clearly indicate you are asking a wh-question.
Sign 'difficult' followed by 'situation.' Be sure to use your facial expressions to show that the circumstance is tough, stressful, or complicated to emphasize the meaning.
Nod your head affirmatively while signing 'understand,' then sign 'situation.' This combination naturally shows that you fully grasp what is happening in the current context.
Sign 'situation' first, then sign 'what' at the end of the sentence. Remember to furrow your eyebrows while signing 'what' to clearly indicate you are asking a wh-question.
Sign 'difficult' followed by 'situation.' Be sure to use your facial expressions to show that the circumstance is tough, stressful, or complicated to emphasize the meaning.
Nod your head affirmatively while signing 'understand,' then sign 'situation.' This combination naturally shows that you fully grasp what is happening in the current context.
Both signs share the exact same location and movement—circling around a stationary non-dominant index finger. The key difference is initialization. 'Situation' uses an 'S' handshape on the dominant hand, whereas 'environment' uses an 'E' handshape. Paying attention to your handshape ensures you convey the right meaning.
Generally, your dominant hand should start near your body, circle forward around the non-dominant index finger, and come back to rest in front of it. While slight variations happen in fast conversation, sticking to this standard forward-circling path is the best way for beginners to remain clear.
No, your hands do not need to touch. Your dominant 'S' hand should smoothly orbit the non-dominant index finger with a little bit of space between them. It might come very close or lightly brush when it finishes the circle, but continuous contact isn't required or expected.
