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Question

Your grandma's 78th birthday is coming up, and you want to surprise her by learning to sign "Happy Birthday" in ASL for her! You want to add "Happy 78th birthday dear Grandma" in there to really show off your numbers, but you know you'll need extra practice signing "78" before you perform your song for your whole family. To help you learn the sign for "78" faster, you write down instructions for yourself based on being right-handed. What do those instructions say?

Make the handshape for 7, then bounce your hand down toward the floor as you make the shape for 8.

Make the handshape for 7, then rock/twist slightly toward the left as you make the shape for 8.

Make the handshape for 7 in your left hand while making the shape for 8 in your right hand.

Make the handshape for 7, then rock/twist slightly toward the right as you make the shape for 8

Answer 1

To sign "78" in ASL as a right-handed signer, your instructions should say:

Make the handshape for 7, then rock/twist slightly toward the right as you make the shape for 8.

This method will help you accurately perform the number while ensuring clarity in your signing. Good luck with your performance for your grandma's birthday!