Signing For Dummies (18 page)

Here are the Signs for some European countries:

Signin’ the Sign

Paula and Ken are going to Europe. They’re visiting several countries and are discussing their itinerary.

Ken:
Great! We’re going to Europe!

Sign:
GREAT — EUROPE — YOU ME GO

Paula:
I’m so excited about seeing Italy.

Sign:
EXCITED ME — ITALY SEE

Paula:
The sunsets are beautiful in Milan.

Sign:
M-I-L-A-N SUNSETS BEAUTIFUL

Naming states and cities

Many states and cities have name Signs or abbreviations, but it’s okay to ask someone to fingerspell a place if you don’t understand.

Some common state and city Signs are in Table 3-1.

Signin’ the Sign

Tim is telling Angie about a road trip he and Buddy are taking to visit friends in several states.

Tim:
Buddy and I are taking a trip.

Sign:
B-U-D-D-Y (point) ME — TRAVEL — WILL

Angie:
Wow! Sounds like a fun time.

Sign:
WOW — SEEMS FUN

Tim:
We’re going to Texas, California, and Colorado.

Sign:
US TRAVEL WHERE — TEXAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO