Basics
Greetings, courtesies and the rhythm of ISL conversations.
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Greetings & Courtesy
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Hello
Open palm waved gently side to side near the temple.
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Namaste
Both palms join together in front of the chest with a slight head bow.
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Thank you
Flat hand starts at the chin and moves outward toward the person.
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Please
Flat hand on the chest, moved in a small circle.
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Sorry
Closed fist rubbed in a circle over the chest.
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Yes
Closed fist nodding up and down like a head-nod.
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No
Index and middle finger tap the thumb twice quickly.
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Welcome
Both open hands extend forward, palms up, inviting toward you.
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Goodbye
Open hand waves slowly with fingers curling and uncurling.
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Good morning
Sign 'good' then sweep the flat hand up from the elbow like a rising sun.
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Good night
Sign 'good' then arc the hand down over the opposite forearm like a setting sun.
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Excuse me
Brush the fingertips of one hand across the open palm of the other twice.
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