How to sign get attention in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

With your hand in front of you and your palm oriented away from yourself, slightly move your hand forward a couple of times, mimicking tapping someone on the shoulder.

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Sequential Breakdown of get attention

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First Frame of get attention

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for get attention
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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