American Sign Language: "hermit / talk to yourself" The sign for "hermit" also means "talk to yourself." Use "I" handshapes and bring them together twice in front of you. HERMIT or "Talking to yourself." Notes: In a message dated 10/17/2007 2:29:19 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Teach2ski2 writes: What does the sign....two pinkie fingers touching together on and off, in front of you palms in...mean? Cindy thought it meant "talk to yourself" but now we are not sure. - Marci Marci, Hey, Cindy is right on. The sign "HERMIT" does indeed mean "talk to yourself." A way to remember it is to think of the Signed English sign for "I" and then think of two "I's" together having a conversation. --Dr. Bill Also see: TALK-WITH Also see: TALK You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "hermit / talk to yourself"

The sign for "hermit" also means "talk to yourself." Use "I" handshapes and bring them together twice in front of you.

HERMIT or "Talking to yourself."

Notes:

In a message dated 10/17/2007 2:29:19 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Teach2ski2 writes:

What does the sign....two pinkie fingers touching together on and off, in front of you palms in...mean? Cindy thought it meant "talk to yourself" but now we are not sure.
- Marci

Marci,
Hey, Cindy is right on. The sign "HERMIT" does indeed mean "talk to yourself."
A way to remember it is to think of the Signed English sign for "I" and then think of two "I's" together having a conversation.
--Dr. Bill

Also see: TALK-WITH
Also see: TALK

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars