ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "SIT" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "U" handshape to represent legs, then place it on top of your non-dominant hand which forms a flat surface, representing sitting on a chair or surface.
📖 Word definition
To rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "U" handshape (index and middle fingers extended downward), non-dominant hand flat.
- Starting Position: Non-dominant hand held horizontally at chest level, palm facing down.
- Movement: Place the "U" handshape on top of the flat hand with a gentle downward motion.
- Path: Simple downward placement showing the action of sitting down.
- Hand Orientation: "U" fingers point downward like legs, flat hand remains horizontal.
- Facial Expression: Neutral, relaxed expression showing comfort.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "U" shape for legs, not "V" or other handshapes.
❌ Too high placement: Place hands at comfortable chest level, not too high.
❌ Bouncing motion: Use smooth placement, not repeated bouncing.
❌ Fingers pointing up: "U" fingers should point downward like legs hanging down.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Please sit down."
How to sign: Sign "please" (flat hand circles on chest) → sign "sit" (U hand on flat hand) → sign "down" (index finger points downward).
"I sit in the chair."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "sit" → sign "in" → sign "chair" (hook hands tap together twice).
"Students sit quietly."
How to sign: Sign "students" (flat hand at forehead, then both hands move forward) → sign "sit" → sign "quiet" (index finger to lips, then hands move down and apart).