I have seen some requests for sign language, but I have some specific signs that I think would be easier to code and more frequently used. Specifically, ones that would be useful in military or combat situations.
The ones Iâm advocating for here are: âKill him/youâ, âIâm watching youâ, âCome hereâ, âFollow meâ, âGive me a hugâ, âCut the feedâ, and âNo (shaking head)â. Images and more details in the summary.
Summary
The first would be the universal âkill him/youâ gesture:
Hand across throat, thumb pointed inwards, pulling across, with an appropriate grimace. Could be directed to the intended target or a henchman.
âIâm watching youâ
Point at eyes, point at target. Pretty versatile. Dad to his daughterâs date, crime lord to bumbling underling, principle to rebellious teen, etc.
âCome hereâ:
or
Depending on the coding, could be flirty, friendly, or stern. Your lover inviting you to the dance floor, your friends telling you to catch up, or your boss needing a word with you.
âFollow meâ:
Similar to come here, but with more of a shoulder roll, and usually gesturing over the shoulder.
âGive me a hugâ:
Rather than just going in for the hug immediately, have a little banter where one friend asks you to bring it in. Or pull a Mother Gothel and make it menacing in context.
âCut the feedâ:
Couldnât find a good pic, but that gesture where you wave your hand, fingers together and flat, back and forth by your neck to discreetly turn the camera off or to stop a behavior. Could be mixed with the killing gesture, but this one tends to have a more awkward feel.
âNoâ:
We have nods. Why donât we have someone shaking their head?
I did try to look around to see if this topic had already been suggested, but I didnât really see anything in the exact same vein. Let me know if yâall agree or if there are any other simple gestures of this type youâd be interested in seeing as well!