ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "Conversation" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "1" handshapes pointing at each other, alternating back and forth movements to represent the exchange of dialogue between people.
📖 Word definition
A talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings, and ideas are expressed, questions are asked and answered, or news and information is exchanged.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "1" handshape (index finger extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned in front of chest, index fingers pointing toward each other.
- Movement: Alternate moving hands back and forth toward each other in small motions.
- Path: Create rhythmic back-and-forth exchange pattern between the two index fingers.
- Hand Orientation: Index fingers remain pointing at each other throughout the sign.
- Facial Expression: Engaged and attentive, showing active communication.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Moving together: Hands should alternate, not move simultaneously.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "1" handshape, not pointing with whole hand.
❌ Too far apart: Keep hands close enough to show direct exchange.
❌ No rhythm: Create steady back-and-forth pattern showing dialogue flow.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"We had a good conversation."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point to self, then sweep to include others) → sign "had" (past tense marker) → sign "good" (flat hand from mouth moves forward) → sign "conversation" (alternating 1 hands).
"The conversation was interesting."
How to sign: Sign "conversation" (alternating 1 hands) → sign "was" (past tense) → sign "interesting" (thumb and middle finger pinch and pull from chest twice).
"Let's start a conversation."
How to sign: Sign "let's" (L hands move together) → sign "start" (index finger twists between fingers) → sign "conversation" (alternating 1 hands back and forth).