Signing for Dummies

Hey there, my friend! Let's talk about the word "signing" and what it means. Are you ready? Great! So, when we talk about signing, we're actually referring to a way of communicating using our hands and gestures instead of speaking with our voices. It's like having a conversation, but instead of using words, we use specially created signs. Isn't that interesting?

Now, there are a few different meanings for the word "signing" that we can explore. One of them is using sign language to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. You see, some people can't hear well or at all, so they use their hands and fingers to create signs that represent words and ideas. It's like having a secret code that only they can understand!

Another meaning of "signing" is when we talk about signing our names on a piece of paper. Have you ever signed your name before? It's usually what we do when we want to say, "Hey, I agree with this" or "Yes, I give my permission for this." It's like your way of saying, "I'm okay with this!"

Now, let me give you an example to help you understand better. Imagine you're at a sports game, and you really love the team that's playing. You want to show your support, but you can't shout or cheer out loud. Instead, you can use your hands to make signs that show your excitement and happiness for your team. It's like clapping your hands or doing a little dance, but with specific hand movements. That's another example of "signing."

So, to summarize, signing is a way of communicating using your hands and gestures instead of speaking with your voice. It can be using sign language to talk with people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or it can simply be signing your name on a piece of paper to show agreement or permission. See? It's not too complicated once we break it down. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. I'm here to help!