"thank you" American Sign Language (ASL)

American Sign Language: "Thank you" The sign for "thank you" is made by starting with the fingers of your dominant hand near your lips. Your hand should be a "flat hand." Move your hand forward and a bit down in the direction of the person you are thanking. Smile (so they'll know you mean it). THANK YOU: Memory aid: Imagine blowing a kiss to the person you are thanking. (Don't pucker up -- unless you'd like to get to know him better.) The sign "THANK YOU" can also be interpreted to mean "good." (Especially if you are holding a sandwich in one hand.) For more information (about the sign good, not about the sandwich) see the "good" page. Student: I saw a Deaf person do this sign with two hands. Does that mean something different? Dr. Bill: If you use two hands with this sign it means you are "very" grateful. (Or perhaps you are signing to a large audience.) You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language University ™ hosted by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "Thank you"

The sign for "thank you" is made by starting with the fingers of your dominant hand near your lips. Your hand should be a "flat hand." Move your hand forward and a bit down in the direction of the person you are thanking. Smile (so they'll know you mean it).

THANK YOU:

Memory aid: Imagine blowing a kiss to the person you are thanking. (Don't pucker up -- unless you'd like to get to know him better.)

The sign "THANK YOU" can also be interpreted to mean "good." (Especially if you are holding a sandwich in one hand.)

For more information (about the sign good, not about the sandwich) see the "good" page.

Student: I saw a Deaf person do this sign with two hands. Does that mean something different?

Dr. Bill: If you use two hands with this sign it means you are "very" grateful. (Or perhaps you are signing to a large audience.)