How to sign what do in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Advice seeking/confusion

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented up. Then, bring the fingertips of your thumb and index fingers together a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for what do
Fold middle, ring, and pinky fingers into the palm, bring the tips of the thumb and index finger close together while keeping the index finger straight but bent at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle.
Dominant Handshape for what do
Touch your thumb to the tip of your index finger as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for what do
Fold middle, ring, and pinky fingers into the palm, bring the tips of the thumb and index finger close together while keeping the index finger straight but bent at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle.
Non-Dominant Handshape for what do
Touch your thumb to the tip of your index finger as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

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