ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "NICE TO MEET YOU" in American Sign Language (ASL), this is a three-part phrase: sign "NICE" with flat hand touching chin then moving forward, "MEET" with index fingers approaching each other, and "YOU" pointing to the person.
📖 Word definition
A polite expression used when being introduced to someone for the first time, conveying pleasure at making their acquaintance.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: NICE: flat hand; MEET: both index fingers extended; YOU: index finger pointing.
- Starting Position: NICE starts at chin, MEET with hands apart, YOU from neutral position.
- Movement: NICE slides forward from chin, MEET brings index fingers together, YOU points toward person.
- Path: NICE moves straight forward, MEET creates meeting motion, YOU direct point.
- Hand Orientation: NICE palm down, MEET fingers horizontal, YOU finger extended outward.
- Facial Expression: Warm, friendly smile throughout the entire phrase showing genuine pleasure.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Rushing the phrase: Sign each word clearly with proper transitions.
❌ Wrong NICE position: Must start at chin, not forehead or cheek.
❌ MEET fingers miss: Index fingers should actually touch when meeting.
❌ Unfriendly expression: Maintain warm smile throughout entire greeting.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Nice to meet you too."
How to sign: Sign "nice to meet you" (full phrase) → sign "too" (index finger taps twice) with reciprocal friendly expression.
"It's very nice to meet you."
How to sign: Sign "very" (V hands pull apart) → sign "nice to meet you" (complete phrase) with emphasized facial expression showing extra enthusiasm.
"Nice to meet you, welcome!"
How to sign: Sign "nice to meet you" (full phrase) → sign "welcome" (open hand sweeps from side toward body) with warm, inviting expression.