The manual alphabet can be used on either hand, usually the dominant hand of the signer—that is, the right hand for right-handers and the left hand for left-handers. However, there are some differences in the way the signs are interpreted when they are made with each hand. In general, most signs are made with the hand that is not being used to sign. For example, if you want to sign "ball" with your right hand while signing "window" with your left hand, you would make the first sign with your right hand and the second sign with your left hand. This is true even though you are left-handed when it comes to writing letters with your left hand. There are two exceptions to this rule: signs made with the little finger and those made with the thumb. These two signs are always made with the same hand, which means that if you were to make them during the same signing session, they would be signed with your left hand if you are right-handed or your right hand if you are left-handed. Little finger signs are used when you want to indicate a small object such as a coin or keyring tag. You make the sign for "money" with your little finger and then touch your chest over your heart with your finger.