American Sign Language

hold up both hands up high, palms out, and bring them down to the ground. act as if you are touching a wall up high and then down low. this can also be used for wonderful or great.

A variation on this sign can be found here: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/G/W1505.htm

The hand that you write with is that hand that use to sign this and the hand that you dont write with is the one that you will create a horizen with, First place your active hand (the hand you write with) up to your chin, with the tip of your middle finger up to the bottom of your lip, then use the base hand (the hand you dont write with) to create a horizen by puting it parrelle to the ground, Take your active hand that is still on your chinand slowly bring it down, turn it over and touch your wrists together, tap with the active hand twice and you have completed that sign.

There is no sign for You are welcome as used in the response to thank you. Signing "no problem" or simply nodding your head in acknowledgement is enough.

A language cannot technically be "invented" so much as it is developed over time, so it's impossible to pinpoint exactly when the language began. The first school for the deaf in the United States was established in Hartford, Connecticut in 1817. Students from all around the United States came to the school and melded their home signs with one another (as well as some French Sign Language from their instructor, Laurent Clerc). This was the birth of a standardized Sign Language in the United States.

so really the united states came up with it

put the palms of both of your hands over your chest so that your indesx fingers are pointing towards each other then flip your hands over so that the palms fo your hands are facing up.... with your face make your eyebrows look concerned

adverbs are words that describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

They commonly end in ly but some ly words aren't adverbs and not all adverbs end in ly

Very and Realy are some common adverbs

Her hand weaved in and out as she weaved an extremely difficult and intricate lace pattern.

The thumb and little finger "walk" on the turned up palm of the left open hand.

with right hand index finger pointing up and slightly outward make a wide circular motion.

ASL is spoken in about 20 different countries, and worldwide numbers aren't available. But in the US, it's estimated that between 250,000 and 500,000 people speak ASL as their first language.

I would say...

The doleful man approached the coffin of his father; he was mournful and expressed great sorrow.

the boy was so doleful he started to cry

One huge disadvantage is that not everyone knows sign language. But then not everyone knows French, Spanish, etc either. :-)

Another is that you have to be within line of sight, so you can't have a conversation in sign language when a person is in the other room, or while watching television or doing crafts or other things that require you to look away.

Another answer:There are many misconceptions concerning deaf people and sign language. Let us clear up some of them. Deaf people can drive automobiles. Lipreading is extremely difficult for them. Sign language has nothing in common with Braille, and it is not simply pantomime. There is not one universal sign language. Moreover, deaf people do have regional accents when signing.

Can deaf people read? While some read well, the truth is that the vast majority of the deaf struggle with reading. Why? Because what is on the printed page originates from a spoken language. Consider how a child with the ability to hear learns a language. From the moment the child is born, he is surrounded by people who speak the local tongue. In a short time, he is able to string words together and form sentences. This comes naturally just from hearing the language spoken. Thus, when hearing children begin to read, it is a matter of learning that the black marks on the page correspond to the sounds and words they already know.

Now imagine yourself in a foreign country in a soundproof room made of glass. You have never heard the local language spoken. Each day, the local people come to you and try to speak to you through the glass. You cannot hear what they are saying. You see only that their lips are moving. Realizing that you do not understand them, they write those same words on a piece of paper and show you through the glass what they have written. They think that you must be able to understand it. How well do you think you would do? You would find communication nearly impossible in this situation. Why? Because what is written represents a language that you have never heard spoken. This is precisely the situation in which most deaf people find themselves.

Sign language is a perfect vehicle for deaf people. A person uses signs to set up concepts in the space surrounding his body. His movements in that space along with his facial expressions follow the rules of grammar of sign language. Thus emerges a visual language that makes it possible to convey information to the eyes.

In fact, almost every move a deaf person makes with his hands, body, and face while signing has meaning. Facial expressions are not made just for the sake of dramatic impact. They are an integral part of the grammar of sign language. To illustrate: Asking a question with the eyebrows raised could indicate either a rhetorical question or one that elicits a yes or no answer. If eyebrows are lowered, this could indicate a who, what, where, when, why, or how question. Certain mouth movements may suggest the size of an object or the intensity of an action. The way a deaf person moves his head, lifts his shoulders, twitches his cheeks, and blinks his eyes all add subtle shades of meaning to the thought being conveyed.

These elements combine to create a linguistic feast for the eyes. Using this rich form of expression, deaf people who know sign language well are equipped to convey any concept-from poetic to technical, from romantic to humorous, from concrete to abstract. Information found in Awake magazine on Jehovah's Witnesses official website.

For friendship love: put your dominant hand palm out with your thumb, pointer finger, and pinky extended (similar to the pop culture "rock on")

for relationships (ie: parent to child, spouses, siblings, etc) cross your arms over your chest with closed fists facing in

American Sign Language (ASL) helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate with others, express themselves, and participate fully in society. It allows individuals to engage in conversations, share thoughts and feelings, and access information through visual means rather than relying solely on auditory cues. ASL also promotes inclusivity and diversity by bridging communication gaps between hearing and non-hearing individuals.

There are a number of training programs that offer a two year degree (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate in Applied Science). Most of them require a particular level of competency in American Sign Language (ASL) before you can begin. The language requirements can take about two years as well. The requirement for becoming a certified interpreter will include a bachelor's degree (a typical four-year college degree) and passing the certification exam. There are also colleges and universities that offer a four-year program in interpreting. You would graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Interpretation. A few universities offer advanced degrees in Interpreting or Teaching Interpreting. Those programs offer a Master of Arts (MA), MAster of Science (MS) and require applicants to have a BA or BS already. People who already have advanced language skills might be able to get some language courses waived. You can expect that becoming a sign language interpreter will take about the same amount of time as becoming a spoken language interpreter.

One website to learn American Sign Language is www.lifeprint.com. It offers free lessons and resources for beginners to advanced learners.

Approximately 500,000 to 1,000,000 people in the United States are estimated to know American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary means of communication. This includes deaf individuals, family members, educators, and interpreters.

In American Sign Language (ASL), the sign for 'merciful' is made by starting with both hands in a flat, open 'A' shape near the chest and moving them outward and downward, as if showing mercy or compassion.

Hate is a very corrosive emotion. Try to avoid it.

But the answer is:

Put your right hand in a duck shape (like you do when you make a duck or an ostrich with shadow puppets) and put your fingers to your chest.

Put the index fingers and pinkies on both hands up while your long finger and ring finger touch your thumb. Do this motion a couple inches from your chest with the tops of your hands toward the person to whom you are referring.

Now point to the person you feel such strong emotions for.

To sign 'window' in American Sign Language, make a rectangular shape with both hands in front of you, palms facing each other. Then, move the hands outward as if to show the opening and closing of a window.

Fanning the hand in front of the face in American Sign Language typically represents the concept of "no" or rejection. It is a common gesture to convey a negative response or disagreement.

Nicole is the feminine form of Nicolas(Nicholas)

Sign Language, or manual communications systems, have probably been with us just about forever. For as long as it filled a need either for deaf people of silent communcation, there has been gestural languages. Codied sign languages, that which can be learned and taught, was more recent. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_language.