How to sign automatic in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Begin by placing your non-dominant hand in front of you with your index finger facing upward. Your non-dominant hand should begin slightly above your non-dominant hand. Bring your dominant hand down, with its index finger sliding down the index finger of your non-dominant hand and then bring it back up.

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Beginning of Sign

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for automatic
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for automatic
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

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