How to sign bye in American Sign Language

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Definition:

Farewell action

Sign Instructions:

Place your hand in front of your with your palm oriented away from yourself and your hand pointing up. Bend your fingers down a couple of times, keeping your fingers straight as they move.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for bye
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.
Dominant Handshape for bye
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

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