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🤟 How to sign
To sign "I Don't Care" in American Sign Language (ASL), use a dominant hand in a "5" handshape with fingers spread, starting at your chin and flicking forward and downward with a dismissive motion, accompanied by a shrug and indifferent facial expression.
📖 Word definition
An expression indicating lack of interest, concern, or preference about something; showing indifference or dismissal toward a particular matter or situation.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "5" handshape with all fingers spread and relaxed.
- Starting Position: Hand positioned near or touching the chin/lower face area.
- Movement: Quick flicking motion forward and slightly downward away from face.
- Path: Sharp, dismissive flick that shows throwing away concern.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward you initially, then turns outward during flick.
- Facial Expression: Indifferent or slightly dismissive expression with possible shoulder shrug.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Too gentle motion: Use sharp, dismissive flick, not slow movement.
❌ Wrong starting position: Start at chin/face area, not chest or neutral space.
❌ Closed handshape: Keep fingers spread in "5" shape, not fist or other handshapes.
❌ Missing facial expression: Show indifference in face, not neutral or happy expression.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I don't care what we eat."
How to sign: Point to self "I" → sign "don't care" (flick from chin) → sign "what" (index finger wiggle) → sign "we" (point between self and others) → sign "eat" (fingers to mouth).
"She doesn't care about the game."
How to sign: Point to her "she" → sign "don't care" → sign "about" (fingertips circling) → sign "the" → sign "game" (fists knocking together).
"I don't care anymore."
How to sign: Point to self "I" → sign "don't care" (with extra emphasis) → sign "anymore" (flat hand brushing off other palm) → add shoulder shrug for emphasis.