ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "COMPARE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in curved handshapes with palms facing each other, alternating up and down movements like weighing two items on a scale.
📖 Word definition
To examine the similarities and differences between two or more things in order to discover their relative qualities or characteristics.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in curved handshape (fingers slightly bent, forming a C-like shape).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned in front of your body at chest level, palms facing each other.
- Movement: Alternate hands moving up and down in a weighing motion, like a balance scale.
- Path: One hand rises while the other lowers, then reverse the motion several times.
- Hand Orientation: Palms remain facing each other throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Thoughtful expression, eyebrows slightly raised showing consideration.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Flat hands: Use curved handshape, not flat palms.
❌ Same direction: Hands must move in opposite directions, not together.
❌ Too fast: Show deliberate weighing motion, not quick movements.
❌ Wrong position: Keep hands at chest level, not too high or low.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Compare these two books."
How to sign: Sign "compare" (curved hands weighing motion) → point to first item → sign "two" (index and middle finger up) → sign "book" (palms together, open like book).
"I need to compare prices."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "need" (bent index finger moves down) → sign "compare" → sign "price" (P hand taps other palm twice).
"Let's compare our answers."
How to sign: Sign "let's" (L hands move forward together) → sign "compare" → sign "our" (curved hand moves across chest) → sign "answer" (index fingers point up, then down to palm).