How to sign discuss in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Tap the side of your index finger of your dominant hand on the palm of your dominant hand a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for discuss
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands against each other with all of your fingertips touching. Move your hands from side to side a couple of times. As your hands move, move your fingers up and down too.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for discuss
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the tip of your index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for discuss
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the tip of your index finger.

Sign #3 (3 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands against each other with all of your fingertips touching. Move your hands away and toward yourself a couple of times. As your hands move, move your fingers up and down too.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for discuss
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the tip of your index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for discuss
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the tip of your index finger.

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