ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "DO YOU MIND?" in American Sign Language (ASL), point to the person with your index finger, then touch your temple with your index finger for "mind," followed by a questioning facial expression and slight forward lean.
📖 Word definition
A polite way to ask if someone objects to or is bothered by something you want to do or say.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Index finger extended, other fingers closed for pointing and "mind" sign.
- Starting Position: Point directly at the person you're addressing.
- Movement: Point to person, then bring index finger to touch your temple.
- Path: Direct point outward, then smooth movement to temple area.
- Hand Orientation: Index finger pointing out, then pointing to temple.
- Facial Expression: Questioning look with raised eyebrows and slight head tilt forward.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Weak pointing: Make clear, direct point to establish "you."
❌ Wrong location: Touch temple, not forehead or side of head.
❌ Missing question face: Must show questioning expression throughout.
❌ Too fast: Allow pause between "you" and "mind" for clarity.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Do you mind if I sit here?"
How to sign: Sign "DO YOU MIND?" (point to person → touch temple with question face) → sign "if" (I handshapes touch) → sign "I" (point to self) → sign "sit" (H hands on H hands) → sign "here" (flat hands circle in place).
"Do you mind closing the window?"
How to sign: Sign "DO YOU MIND?" → sign "close" (B hands come together) → sign "window" (flat hands slide up and down representing window frame).
"Do you mind waiting a minute?"
How to sign: Sign "DO YOU MIND?" → sign "wait" (wiggling fingers in air) → sign "minute" (index finger on palm, small forward movement).