Conversations with Letters and Numbers
When a conversation occurs that requires both letters and numbers, such as a password or an e-mail address, the dilemma can be resolved in two easy ways. The first solution is to slightly shake the numbers back and forth while maintaining a smooth flow for the letters. This slight movement helps to establish that you are signing a number and not a letter. The second solution is to sign all numbers with the palm facing you and all letters with the palm facing the reader. Of these two methods, the first one, shaking the numbers, is the easiest for the novice signer.
As mentioned earlier, numbers in sign language have many different variations. Simply master the basic numbers, and you will successfully get through any conversations requiring signed numbers. Remember, learn the basics and stay flexible; numbers can change from region to region, signer to signer.
