soon
SOON (variation 1)
This version also means:
SHORT-duration / SHORT-distance or length
Place the index and middle finger of the right "H" hand on top of
the index and middle fingers of the left "H" hand. Slide the right "H"
hand along the index finger of the left hand toward the tip of the left index
finger, then slide it back toward the large knuckle of the left index finger.
Repeat the movement twice.
The left hand doesn't move.
Note: for the variation "BRIEF," I use a single, large, quick forward movement of the
dominant hand. For this sign (BRIEF) the dominant hand starts above and behind
the base hand, strikes a downward/forward blow, comes off of the base hand and
moves forward.
Soon, short:
Use a double motion.
Note, if you use a single motion and puff out the cheeks a bit this sign can
mean "EXPERT."
Here is a "different" way of signing "soon." It is
a sort of "lexicalized sign" in that it uses a modified "S,"
throws in an "o" and ends up as an "n." It also uses a
double motion.
Bill,
You asked for regional variations of signs. I don't know if the following is regional (Bay Area) or new.A Deaf man recently showed me a different sign for "Soon."He said the first version shown on the website is now an "old" sign.He uses the second version, "F" handshape touching chin twice.He also uses a variation with the same handshape touching the nose instead of the chin.Best RegardsSharon
That "nose" variation seems to be quite popular in the Northern California region. I'll have to check with my friends back East to see what they use most.
THANKS for the feedback.