Form your dominant hand as if you are holding a small cylindrical object, curling your index finger and resting your thumb against its side. Bring your hand up to your lips just as if you were taking a puff from a vape pen or e-cigarette. Finally, pull your hand slightly away from your mouth to complete the motion.
To sign this, you would indicate 'HE', sign 'GO', and 'OUTSIDE', followed by the sign for 'VAPE' by bringing your curled index finger and thumb to your lips.
Point to the person to sign 'YOU', sign 'HAVE', and then sign 'VAPE'. Make sure to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to show it is a yes/no question.
Start by pointing to yourself for 'I', sign 'TRY', then 'QUIT' (pulling your hand out of a C-shape), and finish with the 'VAPE' sign.
To sign this, you would indicate 'HE', sign 'GO', and 'OUTSIDE', followed by the sign for 'VAPE' by bringing your curled index finger and thumb to your lips.
Point to the person to sign 'YOU', sign 'HAVE', and then sign 'VAPE'. Make sure to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to show it is a yes/no question.
Start by pointing to yourself for 'I', sign 'TRY', then 'QUIT' (pulling your hand out of a C-shape), and finish with the 'VAPE' sign.
No, they are distinct signs. "Smoke" usually uses a "V" handshape tapped against the lips to represent a traditional cigarette. "Vape" uses a pinched handshape to show holding a thicker electronic device.
Yes! This sign is widely used as a general term for vaping, regardless of whether you are referring to a small vape pen, a larger mod, or a standard e-cigarette.
You do not need to actually inhale or exhale air. However, slightly pursing your lips as your hand meets your mouth adds a natural, realistic facial expression that enhances the sign's clarity.
