To sign 'slowly', extend your non-dominant arm forward with the palm facing down. Place your dominant hand, also with the palm facing down, on the back of your non-dominant hand or wrist. Slowly and smoothly slide your dominant hand up your non-dominant arm towards your elbow.
Sign 'please', then 'sign', and finish with the 'slowly' sign, making sure to emphasize the slow sliding movement up your arm.
Sign 'turtle', 'walk', and then use the 'slowly' sign to describe the unhurried manner of the turtle's movement.
Sign 'snow', 'drive', and then 'slowly', using a deliberate and cautious sliding motion up your arm to convey the need for care.
Sign 'please', then 'sign', and finish with the 'slowly' sign, making sure to emphasize the slow sliding movement up your arm.
Sign 'turtle', 'walk', and then use the 'slowly' sign to describe the unhurried manner of the turtle's movement.
Sign 'snow', 'drive', and then 'slowly', using a deliberate and cautious sliding motion up your arm to convey the need for care.
To indicate 'very slow', exaggerate the sign by moving your dominant hand up your arm at a much slower pace. You can also add a facial expression, like slightly pursing your lips or showing a look of patience, to emphasize the slowness.
Yes! If someone is signing or speaking too fast, you can use this sign to ask them to slow down. It's a polite, clear, and very common way to request a slower pace in conversation.
Always use your non-dominant arm as the base (the one staying still) and your dominant hand to perform the sliding movement. This keeps your signing consistent, natural, and easy for others to read.
