To sign 'who are you', start by pointing your index finger directly at the person you are addressing to sign 'you'. Then, transition into the sign for 'who' by placing the tip of your thumb on your chin with your index finger extended upward, and bend your index finger a couple of times. Make sure to keep your eyebrows furrowed throughout the entire sign, as this is the crucial facial expression for asking 'wh-' questions in ASL.
Sign 'excuse-me', then point to the person and sign 'who'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows deeply at the end to clearly mark that you are asking a question.
Sign 'I', 'don't-know', then point to the person and sign 'who'. Since this is a statement rather than a direct question, your eyebrows can remain in a neutral position.
Point to the person, sign 'look-for', and end with the sign for 'who'. Keep your eyebrows furrowed throughout the question to maintain proper ASL grammar.
Sign 'excuse-me', then point to the person and sign 'who'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows deeply at the end to clearly mark that you are asking a question.
Sign 'I', 'don't-know', then point to the person and sign 'who'. Since this is a statement rather than a direct question, your eyebrows can remain in a neutral position.
Point to the person, sign 'look-for', and end with the sign for 'who'. Keep your eyebrows furrowed throughout the question to maintain proper ASL grammar.
No, ASL does not use 'to be' verbs like 'am', 'is', or 'are'. You simply sign 'YOU' and 'WHO' to convey the entire meaning of the phrase 'who are you'.
In ASL, facial expressions act as grammar. Furrowing your eyebrows is the required non-manual marker for 'WH-questions' (who, what, where, when, why). It signals to the other person that you are asking a question that requires more than a simple yes or no answer.
You should use your dominant hand for both pointing ('you') and signing 'who'. Using your dominant hand consistently keeps your signing clear, natural, and easy to read.
