ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "Who" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your index finger to make a circular motion around your lips, representing the questioning nature of asking about a person's identity.
📖 Word definition
A pronoun used to ask for information about the identity of a person or people.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "1" handshape (index finger extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Index finger positioned near the corner of your mouth.
- Movement: Make a small circular motion around your lips with the index finger.
- Path: Create a smooth circle that traces around the mouth area.
- Hand Orientation: Fingertip points toward your face throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Questioning expression with raised eyebrows and slightly tilted head.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Too large circle: Keep the circular motion small and close to the lips.
❌ Wrong finger: Use index finger only, not multiple fingers.
❌ No facial expression: Must show questioning expression with raised eyebrows.
❌ Touching lips: Circle around lips without actually touching them.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Who is coming?"
How to sign: Sign "who" (circle index finger around lips) → sign "come" (index fingers move toward body) → questioning facial expression throughout.
"Who are you?"
How to sign: Sign "who" (circle around lips) → sign "you" (point index finger toward person) → maintain questioning expression.
"Who called me?"
How to sign: Sign "who" → sign "call" (Y handshape at ear) → sign "me" (point to yourself) → questioning facial expression.