American Sign Language: "people" The sign for "people" is done three or more different ways. (Pity the poor unsuspecting ASL student--especially those taking a class from a "my way is the right way" type of instructor). I personally use forward alternating rotational movement (as if pedaling a bicycle forward). Many of my friends and associates also use a forward rotational movement. Some of my friends and associates use a backward rotational movement. A few use an up and down alternating movement. PEOPLE: Sample sentence: What kind of people do you like?" For another sample of "people" see: See: "animation." PERSON / agent / "one who does" (singular) This sign, in general, means "person." It can be used to mean "one who does something." For example, when used with teach, (TEACH + PERSON) it means "teacher." PERSON: Note: It is also very common to see "PERSON" initialized with "P" handshapes. You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "people"

The sign for "people" is done three or more different ways.
(Pity the poor unsuspecting ASL student--especially those taking a class from a "my way is the right way" type of instructor).

I personally use forward alternating rotational movement (as if pedaling a bicycle forward).
Many of my friends and associates also use a forward rotational movement.
Some of my friends and associates use a backward rotational movement.
A few use an up and down alternating movement.

PEOPLE:

Sample sentence: What kind of people do you like?"

For another sample of "people" see: See: "animation."

PERSON / agent / "one who does" (singular)
This sign, in general, means "person." It can be used to mean "one who does something." For example, when used with teach, (TEACH + PERSON) it means "teacher."

PERSON:

Note: It is also very common to see "PERSON" initialized with "P" handshapes.