The "one" handshape is held up to the lips with the index finger of one hand pointing upwards and palm to the side, as if to shush someone. The hand is then drawn away from the face and simultaneously pointed downward away from the signer.
Sign 'YOU' and then 'SURE' by moving your index finger from your lips forward and down. Make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to show that you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', then sign 'SURE' with a firm, deliberate movement away from your face. A confident nod while signing will help emphasize your certainty.
Use 'SURE' as an affirmative response by moving your index finger from your lips downward, followed by the signs for 'I' and 'HELP'. Smile and nod to convey a willing, friendly tone.
Sign 'YOU' and then 'SURE' by moving your index finger from your lips forward and down. Make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to show that you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', then sign 'SURE' with a firm, deliberate movement away from your face. A confident nod while signing will help emphasize your certainty.
Use 'SURE' as an affirmative response by moving your index finger from your lips downward, followed by the signs for 'I' and 'HELP'. Smile and nod to convey a willing, friendly tone.
Yes! In ASL, the sign where the index finger moves forward and down from the lips is used for 'sure,' 'true,' 'really,' and 'certain.' The exact English translation depends entirely on the context of your sentence.
You can lightly touch your lips with the side of your index finger, but it is also perfectly acceptable to just hold your finger very close to your mouth before moving it forward. Just avoid pressing forcefully against your face.
The hand movement is exactly the same for both! The difference comes entirely from your facial expressions (non-manual markers). To ask a question, raise your eyebrows and lean in. To make a statement, use a confident, affirming head nod.
