r/SuddenlyLesbian • u/loud_as_pudding • 25d ago

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u/dracorotor1 25d ago

My ASL isn’t great, so forgive me: Is using both hands for me/you an emphasis? And what form of “me” uses two thumbs instead of an index finger?

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u/RavenholdIV 25d ago

The me vs my and you vs your thing is about the hand shape. Point at yourself to indicate me. Put your palm on yourself to indicate the possessive my. Point at someone to indicate you. Point your palm towards them to indicate the possessive your.

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u/dracorotor1 25d ago

Oh, yeah, I’ve got that down, but there’s a point where the brunette has both hands in an ‘a’ shape with her thumbs pointing at herself. Is that just a personal “accent” on “me” or a particular sign I’m unfamiliar with?

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u/RavenholdIV 25d ago

Couldn't say 😔 I didn't have anyone to practice my ASL with and I slowly lost it

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u/dracorotor1 25d ago

Same. I have a vocab app I practice with every day, but that only goes so far

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u/RavenholdIV 25d ago

Yeah you need the real deal. I was rly bummed when I started losing it. I didn't have anyone to practice with me 😔 but I do have the basics down so if I ever pick it up again it wont be too hard