Quick question about sign language

[ffutures]

I don't know sign language. If I write a scene where both characters in a dialogue are using it, should the text be normal English with contractions etc., or would it be more stripped down and / or basic? ASL, if it makes any difference.

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[ffutures.livejournal.com]

Thanks - I'm going with a slightly more formal version of spoken english, avoiding contractions.