How to sign attitude in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of your opposite shoulder. Your hand should be turned so that the thumb side of your hand is closest to your shoulder. Make a small circular motion that begins by first moving your hand down and inward, then move your hand to your shoulder until your thumb is in contact with your shoulder.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of attitude

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of attitude

End of Sign

Final Frame of attitude

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for attitude
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of your opposite shoulder. Your hand should begin with your wrist bent back. Bend your wrist forward and then bring it towards yourself until your hand is in contact with your shoulder.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of attitude

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of attitude

End of Sign

Final Frame of attitude

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for attitude
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

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