How to Sign "Hearing" in American Sign Language (ASL)

In ASL, you tap your index finger near your ear once or twice to sign "hearing." The sign comes from how we use our ears to hear sounds in everyday life, making it easy to understand and remember. When talking about someone who isn't Deaf, you'll make this sign before signing "person." Deaf people use this basic sign all the time to tell the difference between Deaf and hearing people when they're talking. You can use this sign anywhere, whether you're in a serious meeting or just chatting with friends about Deaf and hearing people.