How to sign very strict in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of your face with your dominant hand closer to your face. Then, move both hands back until the index finger of your dominant hand makes contact with your nose.

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Sequential Breakdown of very strict

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for very strict
Fold your thumb in, extend the rest of your fingers and then curl them in, but not all the way.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for very strict
Fold your thumb in, extend the rest of your fingers and then curl them in, but not all the way.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of your face with your palm vertical and oriented to the side. Then, bring your hand back to your face until the side of your index finger touches your nose.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of very strict

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of very strict

End of Sign

Final Frame of very strict

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for very strict
Fold your thumb in, extend the rest of your fingers and then curl them in, but not all the way.

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