ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "DON'T WANT" in American Sign Language (ASL), start with both hands in claw shapes near your chest, then push them away from your body while shaking your head to show rejection or refusal.
📖 Word definition
To not desire, wish for, or have an inclination toward something; to refuse or reject something offered.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in claw handshape (all fingers curved and spread).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned near chest level, palms facing down.
- Movement: Push both hands forward and away from body simultaneously.
- Path: Straight outward motion showing rejection or pushing away.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face down throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Shake head side to side with slight frown showing refusal.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use claw shape, not flat hands or fists.
❌ No head shake: Must shake head to show negation.
❌ Pulling motion: Push away from body, don't pull toward yourself.
❌ One hand only: Use both hands for emphasis and clarity.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I don't want coffee."
How to sign: Point to yourself "I" → sign "don't want" (claw hands push away with head shake) → sign "coffee" (S hand grinds on other fist).
"She doesn't want to go."
How to sign: Point to her "she" → sign "don't want" → sign "go" (index fingers point forward and move away from body).
"We don't want problems."
How to sign: Sign "we" (index finger sweeps from self to others) → sign "don't want" → sign "problems" (knuckles knock together repeatedly).