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🤟 How to sign
To sign "How Are You?" in American Sign Language (ASL), this is a three-part phrase: Start with "HOW" using bent hands that straighten, then "ARE" with an R handshape moving forward, and "YOU" pointing directly at the person you're addressing.
📖 Word definition
A common greeting phrase used to inquire about someone's well-being, health, or current state.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: HOW: Both hands in bent position, then straight. ARE: R handshape (index and middle crossed). YOU: Index finger pointing.
- Starting Position: HOW: Hands at chest level, knuckles touching. ARE: R hand at chest. YOU: Hand raised toward person.
- Movement: HOW: Rotate hands to palms up. ARE: Move R hand forward slightly. YOU: Point directly at person.
- Path: HOW: Smooth rotation upward. ARE: Straight forward motion. YOU: Direct pointing gesture.
- Hand Orientation: HOW: Start down, end up. ARE: Palm faces left. YOU: Index finger points outward.
- Facial Expression: Questioning expression with raised eyebrows, showing genuine interest in their response.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Rushing the sequence: Sign each word clearly with proper transitions.
❌ Wrong R handshape: Cross index and middle fingers properly for "ARE".
❌ Pointing too aggressively: Use gentle, polite pointing for "YOU".
❌ Flat facial expression: Show questioning eyebrows and genuine interest.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"How are you today?"
How to sign: Sign "how are you?" (bent hands rotate up → R hand forward → point) → sign "today" (Y hands move down from "now" position).
"How are you feeling?"
How to sign: Sign "how are you?" → sign "feel" (middle finger touches chest and moves up with questioning expression).
"How are you doing with work?"
How to sign: Sign "how are you?" → sign "do" (C hands move side to side) → sign "work" (S hands tap together repeatedly).