To sign “You”, Using your dominant extended index finger or “One” handshape point to a person you talk to. For this Sign “You” is that pointing show you do need something from a person. Also, pointing is appropriate in Deaf culture because it is part of visual communication and similar handshape to “he, she, them, and they.”
Point your index finger directly at the person you are asking to sign 'you', then sign 'hungry' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I' and 'need', then point your index finger at the person for 'you', followed by the sign for 'help' moving toward yourself.
Point your index finger at the person to sign 'you', then sign 'my' and 'friend'. Remember that ASL often omits 'to be' verbs like 'are'.
Point your index finger directly at the person you are asking to sign 'you', then sign 'hungry' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I' and 'need', then point your index finger at the person for 'you', followed by the sign for 'help' moving toward yourself.
Point your index finger at the person to sign 'you', then sign 'my' and 'friend'. Remember that ASL often omits 'to be' verbs like 'are'.
Not at all! In Deaf culture and ASL grammar, pointing (indexing) is the standard, polite way to sign pronouns like 'you', 'he', 'she', and 'they'. It is a necessary and completely acceptable part of visual communication.
The sign for 'you' uses the '1' handshape, meaning you point with your index finger. The sign for 'your' uses a flat, open hand facing the person. Handshape is crucial here to show possession versus a standard pronoun.
You should use your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, use your right index finger to point. Consistency with your dominant hand helps make your signing clear and natural for the person watching you.
