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They hold up their fore, middle, and ring finger together on one with their left hand.

No one claps when asked, instead they use something (-----^) that means thanks and admiration usually used at funerals for goodbyes.

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The people of District 12 are very saddened to find out that one of their well known and loved citizen is going to be put into the games. They give Katniss a sign of respect by placing (I think) two fingers on their lips and extend their hand outward.

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They all held 3 fingers to their mouth then extended their arm still holding the 3 fingers

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By wearing a Mockingjay pin.

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