How to sign welcome in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of you with your fingers pointing to the side and your palm oriented up. Then, move you hand toward yourself until the pinkie side of your hand makes contact with your midsection.

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Sequential Breakdown of welcome

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First Frame of welcome

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for welcome
Touch the tips of your thumb and pinky finger together, while extending the other fingers.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Greet/employ

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand away from you with your palm oriented upward. Then, bring it to yourself until it is touching your midsection.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of welcome

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of welcome

End of Sign

Final Frame of welcome

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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