How to sign
You in ASL
You is a point at the person you're talking to. For a group, sweep the point across them in an arc.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: Index finger (1 hand)
- Toward the listener
- Pronouns
How to sign you
- 1
Point your index finger at the person.
- 2
For 'you all,' sweep the point across the group.
- 3
Keep eye contact. In ASL pointing at someone is normal grammar, not rude.
Common mistakes
- Pointing vaguely into the air. Point at the person, or at the spot you've set up for them.
Keep going
More pronouns signs
Questions about “You”
No. Pointing is how ASL does pronouns. It's expected and polite.
Guide
Pronouns
Pointing is grammar in ASL. Learn the personal and possessive pronouns, why I and ME share one sign, and how to set up people in space so your sentences make sense.
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