ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "SHOW" in American Sign Language (ASL), place your non-dominant hand flat in front of you, then use your dominant hand with index finger extended to point at and move across the palm, representing displaying or presenting something to others.
📖 Word definition
To display, present, or make something visible to others; to demonstrate or exhibit something.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Non-dominant hand flat, dominant hand in "1" handshape (index finger extended).
- Starting Position: Non-dominant palm facing up at chest level, dominant hand positioned above.
- Movement: Point index finger at palm and move across it in a smooth motion.
- Path: Move from one side of palm to the other, showing presentation.
- Hand Orientation: Palm remains facing up, index finger points down toward palm.
- Facial Expression: Engaged and focused, as if presenting something important.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use index finger only, not full open hand.
❌ Palm facing wrong way: Non-dominant palm should face up, not down.
❌ Too fast movement: Move deliberately to show clear presentation.
❌ No contact: Index finger should point at or lightly touch the palm.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I will show you the book."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "will" (flat hand moves forward) → sign "show" (index finger across palm) → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "book" (palms open and close like book).
"Show me your homework."
How to sign: Sign "show" (index finger across palm) → sign "me" (point to self) → sign "your" (flat hand toward person) → sign "homework" (H handshape taps on non-dominant hand).
"The teacher shows examples."
How to sign: Sign "teacher" (flat hands move from head forward) → sign "show" → sign "examples" (E handshape moves in small circles).