How to sign foreign in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with the thumb side of your dominant hand against your other elbow, then move your dominant hand in a circle against your elbow a couple of times.

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Sequential Breakdown of foreign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for foreign
Touch your thumb to the index finger, creating a circle, with the other fingers extended straight up.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for foreign
Touch your thumb to the index finger, creating a circle, with the other fingers extended straight up.

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