ASL signers make "thank you" by moving their flat hand down from their chin with the palm up. This simple gesture, which looks a bit like blowing a kiss in the air, helps people remember it easily and makes it stick in their minds. Move your hand smoothly. This friendly sign works well everywhere deaf people gather, from formal events to casual meetups. Being polite means knowing how to say thank you, just like in regular talking. European sign languages gave us this basic sign that new learners always start with. Show extra thanks by making a warm face or doing the sign two times.
by Serena Clark
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