to create the signwater, take your dominant hand with the fingers spread apart. press the thumb and pinkies finger together, creating the signw. bring the hand up towards your face, and tap the index finger on your lower lip, where you would rest a glass or water bottle. it should look like you are, essentially, drinking the w.
To sign this, point to yourself, sign 'thirsty' by running your index finger down your throat, and then tap the 'W' handshape against your lower lip for 'water'.
Sign 'please' by rubbing your open hand on your chest in a circle, then form the 'W' handshape and tap your index finger on your lower lip to request water.
First, tap the 'W' handshape on your lower lip to sign 'water'. Then, bring both fists up near your shoulders and shake them slightly to sign 'cold'.
To sign this, point to yourself, sign 'thirsty' by running your index finger down your throat, and then tap the 'W' handshape against your lower lip for 'water'.
Sign 'please' by rubbing your open hand on your chest in a circle, then form the 'W' handshape and tap your index finger on your lower lip to request water.
First, tap the 'W' handshape on your lower lip to sign 'water'. Then, bring both fists up near your shoulders and shake them slightly to sign 'cold'.
It is standard to tap your lower lip twice. A gentle double-tap clarifies that you are making a deliberate sign rather than just resting your hand near your face.
You should always use your dominant hand. If you write and eat with your right hand, use your right hand to form the 'W' and tap your lip.
Yes! Tapping the upper chin, right below the lower lip, is very common and perfectly acceptable. As long as the 'W' handshape is tapping the general mouth or chin area, the sign will be easily understood.
