#American Sign Language: ask

The sign for ask has a couple of different versions.

ASK-to starts as an index finger and changes into an X handshape as it moves toward the person being asked.

I/me-ASK-you

This sign is directional. You can do it in the direction of the person whom is being asked.

There is a more formal version of the sign for ask. The more formal version is good for such concepts as request.

REQUEST:

If you do the sign REQUEST a little smaller and use a double motion, it can mean praying,or--with a plaintive facial expression--pleading. If you do the sign REQUEST and hold it at the end while using a hopeful facial express as you look at the other person this sign can be used as a quaint way to sign the concept of oh please do this for me.