One hand is formed in to a "C" or "S" handshape resting on a horizontal plane, as if holding a can. The second hand has all the fingers extended except the middle finger, which is bent inward. Brint the tip if the middle finger to the index finger of the can and pull away while fully extending the middle finger as if popping the tab. Then lower the flattened palm to the top of the "can" hand."
Sign 'I', 'want', and then perform the 'soda' sign by popping the imaginary tab with your middle finger and capping the base hand. Finish by signing 'please'.
Sign 'water', use a slight shoulder shift to indicate a choice ('or'), then sign 'soda' with the crisp popping and capping motions. Finish with the sign for 'prefer' and a questioning facial expression.
Sign 'my', 'favorite', and then 'soda' using your dominant hand to pop the tab and tap the top of your non-dominant base hand. Finally, fingerspell C-O-L-A.
Sign 'I', 'want', and then perform the 'soda' sign by popping the imaginary tab with your middle finger and capping the base hand. Finish by signing 'please'.
Sign 'water', use a slight shoulder shift to indicate a choice ('or'), then sign 'soda' with the crisp popping and capping motions. Finish with the sign for 'prefer' and a questioning facial expression.
Sign 'my', 'favorite', and then 'soda' using your dominant hand to pop the tab and tap the top of your non-dominant base hand. Finally, fingerspell C-O-L-A.
Your non-dominant hand should act as the stationary base (the 'can' in a 'C' or 'S' shape). Your dominant hand performs the active movements: popping the tab with the middle finger and then flattening out to cap the can.
Yes! As the description notes, the base hand can be either a 'C' or an 'S' handshape. Both are widely accepted in ASL and simply represent the cylindrical shape of the beverage you are holding.
Yes, this sign is used in ASL for soda, pop, soft drinks, and carbonated beverages in general. Even if your local English dialect uses a different word, this visual sign remains the same.
