# How to Sign "What did you do this weekend?" in Sign Language

A quintessential small talk opener for any meeting! Whether you're genuinely curious or just want to avoid getting straight into business, this is a great phrase to know how to sign to chat with your Deaf or hard-of-hearing co-worker.

## Signing "What did you do this weekend?"

1. **This**: Using your dominant hand's index finger, point directly forward
2. **Weekend**: Using both hands in a closed "5" position, place your non-dominant hand in front of your chest, palm facing your body. With your dominant hand, slide the palm along the top of the non-dominant hand until it falls off
3. **You**: Using your dominant hand's index finger, point in the direction of the person you are talking to
4. **Do-Do**: Put both hands into an L-shape, then touch the index finger toward the thumb several times
5. **What**: With both hands in an open "5" shape, palms facing up at hip's level, shake both hands inward.

## Fun Fact

The sign DO-DO can mean several things: "what are you doing?" "what do you mean?" "what?" Generally, any time you are confused or need more clarification, you can use this sign!

## Learn how to sign other small talk phrases:

- [What did you do this weekend](/content/asl/what-did-you-do-this-weekend/index.html)?
- [How was your weekend](/content/asl/how-was-your-weekend/index.html)?
- [How is your family](/content/asl/how-is-your-family/index.html)?
- [How is your pet](/content/asl/how-is-your-pet/index.html)?
- [How is your partner](/content/asl/how-is-your-partner/index.html)?
- [Any exciting plans for the weekend](/content/asl/any-exciting-plans-for-the-weekend/index.html)?

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