To sign 'smoke,' form a 'V' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your index and middle fingers while keeping your other fingers tucked in. Bring your hand up to your mouth, pointing the tips of your fingers slightly upward. Lightly tap the side of your index and middle fingers against your lips twice. This motion directly mimics the action of holding and smoking a cigarette. Make sure your palm is facing somewhat inward toward your face during the movement.
To ask this, point to the person to sign 'you,' then sign 'smoke.' Because this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward while signing.
Sign 'smoke,' then use a firm headshake while signing 'not allowed' or 'forbidden.' This clearly conveys the rule, and a serious facial expression will help emphasize that it is prohibited.
Start by signing 'past year' to establish the timeline. Point to yourself for 'I,' sign 'smoke,' and then use the sign for 'finish' or 'quit' to show the action is completely in the past.
To ask this, point to the person to sign 'you,' then sign 'smoke.' Because this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward while signing.
Sign 'smoke,' then use a firm headshake while signing 'not allowed' or 'forbidden.' This clearly conveys the rule, and a serious facial expression will help emphasize that it is prohibited.
Start by signing 'past year' to establish the timeline. Point to yourself for 'I,' sign 'smoke,' and then use the sign for 'finish' or 'quit' to show the action is completely in the past.
No, this specific sign is only used for the act of smoking a cigarette or tobacco. If you want to describe smoke rising from a campfire or a chimney, you would use a completely different sign that involves swirling your hands upward to mimic the visual of rising smoke.
You should use your dominant hand for this sign. Just as you would typically use your dominant hand to hold an object or perform most one-handed actions in ASL, using your dominant hand keeps your signing natural and consistent with standard ASL grammar rules.
Usually, a quick double tap against the lips is standard when referring to the noun 'cigarette' or the general habit of smoking. A single, more deliberate motion moving toward and away from the mouth might be used to emphasize the continuous action of smoking.
