ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "GOOD" in American Sign Language (ASL), place your dominant hand flat against your chin with fingers pointing up, then move it down and forward to land flat on your non-dominant palm.
📖 Word definition
Having the required qualities; of a high standard; satisfactory, adequate, or suitable.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in flat "B" handshape, non-dominant hand also in flat "B" handshape.
- Starting Position: Dominant hand fingertips touching chin, palm facing left, non-dominant hand extended palm up.
- Movement: Move dominant hand down and forward in smooth arc motion.
- Path: Arc from chin down to land on non-dominant palm.
- Hand Orientation: Dominant hand palm faces down when landing on non-dominant palm.
- Facial Expression: Positive, pleasant expression matching the meaning of "good".
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong starting position: Start at chin, not mouth or forehead.
❌ Stiff movement: Use smooth arc motion, not choppy or straight down.
❌ Missing contact: Ensure fingertips touch chin at start and hand lands on palm.
❌ Wrong handshape: Keep fingers together in flat "B" shape, not spread apart.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"The food is good."
How to sign: Sign "food" (bring fingertips to mouth) → sign "good" (chin to palm motion) → use appropriate facial expression to show satisfaction.
"You did good work."
How to sign: Point to person "you" → sign "finish" (5 hands flip down) → sign "good" → sign "work" (fist hits fist repeatedly).
"Good morning!"
How to sign: Sign "good" (chin to palm) → sign "morning" (flat hand on opposite elbow, lift up like sunrise) → use bright, welcoming facial expression.