How to sign both in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand above your non-dominant hand. Your dominant hand should be in a "2" handshape, and your non-dominant hand should begin with a "C" handshape. Bring your dominant hand downwards and squeeze the 2 fingers of your dominant hand as you move down, ending with your non-dominant hand in an "S" handshape and your dominant hand in an "H" handshape.

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Sequential Breakdown of both

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for both
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.
Dominant Handshape for both
Extend your index and middle fingers while keeping them together, folding the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for both
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.
Non-Dominant Handshape for both
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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