1. Sign the person or thing you're thinking about: For example, if you're thinking about your friend, you would sign "friend." If you're thinking about a cat, you would sign "cat."
2. Sign "think": This sign is made by bringing your index finger to your temple and moving it slightly forward.
3. Combine the signs: Sign the person or thing you're thinking about, followed by "think."
Example:
To sign "I'm thinking of my friend," you would:
1. Sign "friend."
2. Sign "think."
Additional Notes:
* You can also use facial expressions to emphasize your thought. For example, a furrowed brow and a thoughtful look can show you're really pondering something.
* There are different ways to sign "think" in ASL. The sign described above is the most common, but others exist depending on the context.
* Remember, sign language is visual, so be sure to use clear and concise signs.
This explanation gives you a basic understanding of how to convey "thinking of" in ASL. As you learn more ASL, you'll discover more nuanced ways to express this concept.