The sign 'use' uses both hands. Ball the non-dominant hand into a fist, with the hold of the hand pointing up. Make the dominant hand into a fist with the middle and index fingers outstretched. Bring the dominant hand down so the mal, where the thumb sticks out, rubs in a circle against the hole of the non-dominant fist.
Point to yourself, sign 'use' by circling your dominant 'U' hand on your non-dominant fist, point to the person, and then sign 'pen.' Raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', then 'don't know', followed by the sign for 'how'. Finally, sign 'use' with the circular motion on your base fist while looking at or pointing to the object you are referring to.
Sign 'please', then perform the sign for 'use' with your dominant 'U' hand circling over your non-dominant fist, followed by the signs for 'back' and 'door.'
Point to yourself, sign 'use' by circling your dominant 'U' hand on your non-dominant fist, point to the person, and then sign 'pen.' Raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', then 'don't know', followed by the sign for 'how'. Finally, sign 'use' with the circular motion on your base fist while looking at or pointing to the object you are referring to.
Sign 'please', then perform the sign for 'use' with your dominant 'U' hand circling over your non-dominant fist, followed by the signs for 'back' and 'door.'
Generally, the dominant hand makes small outward or clockwise circles (from the signer's perspective) on the base hand. However, the exact direction of the circle is less important than keeping the motion smooth and ensuring the base hand stays completely still.
No, 'use' is a two-handed sign. The non-dominant hand is required to act as the base or the 'object' being used. Dropping the base hand would make the sign look like you are just shaking the letter 'U' in the air.
Yes, the base of your dominant hand (near the heel of the palm and thumb) should make light, continuous contact with the top hole of your non-dominant fist as it moves in a circle.
