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Hello
Open hand salute from forehead
Handshape
Open B hand
Movement
Hand moves outward from forehead in a small arc
Cultural Note
Can also be a casual wave — context matters
Thank you
Flat hand from chin outward
Handshape
Open B hand, fingers together
Movement
Fingertips touch chin, then hand moves forward and slightly down
Cultural Note
The motion is like blowing a kiss of gratitude
Please
Circular motion on chest
Handshape
Open B hand, palm flat on chest
Movement
Circular rubbing motion on the chest
Cultural Note
Also used to mean 'enjoy' in some contexts
Sorry
Fist circles on chest
Handshape
A hand (closed fist)
Movement
Circular motion over the heart area
Cultural Note
Facial expression of remorse is essential — the sign alone is not enough
Yes
Nodding fist
Handshape
S hand (fist)
Movement
Wrist bends up and down like a nodding head
Cultural Note
A simple head nod also works in casual conversation
No
Index and middle finger snap to thumb
Handshape
Extended index and middle fingers with thumb
Movement
Fingers snap together to thumb
Cultural Note
Headshake alone is also valid
Help
Fist on open palm, both lift
Handshape
Thumbs-up (A hand) resting on flat B hand
Movement
Both hands rise together
Cultural Note
The flat hand 'supports' the fist — visual metaphor for assistance
Water
W handshape taps chin
Handshape
W hand (index, middle, ring fingers extended)
Movement
Index finger side of W taps chin twice
Cultural Note
One of the first signs taught to deaf infants
Love
Crossed arms over chest
Handshape
Both hands in fist, arms crossed
Movement
Arms cross and press against chest in a hugging motion
Cultural Note
'I love you' has its own distinct one-handed sign (ILY handshape)
Friend
Interlocking index fingers
Handshape
X hands (hooked index fingers)
Movement
Hook together, then reverse positions and hook again
Cultural Note
The double-hook represents mutual connection