ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "PLEASE" in American Sign Language (ASL), place your dominant hand flat against your chest and make a circular rubbing motion clockwise, as if politely asking for something.
📖 Word definition
Used as a polite request or to express politeness when asking for something or making a request.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in flat "B" handshape (all fingers extended and together).
- Starting Position: Place flat hand against the center of your chest.
- Movement: Make small circular rubbing motion clockwise on your chest.
- Path: Keep hand in contact with chest throughout the circular motion.
- Hand Orientation: Palm facing your body, fingers pointing upward.
- Facial Expression: Polite, pleasant expression showing courtesy and respect.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong direction: Move clockwise, not counterclockwise.
❌ Too large circles: Keep the circular motion small and gentle.
❌ Hand off chest: Maintain contact with chest throughout the sign.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use flat "B" hand, not fist or curved hand.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Please help me."
How to sign: Sign "please" (circular motion on chest) → sign "help" (A hand on flat palm, lift together) → point to yourself for "me".
"May I please go?"
How to sign: Sign "may" (M hands move up slightly) → point to yourself "I" → sign "please" → sign "go" (index fingers point and move forward).
"Please sit down."
How to sign: Sign "please" → sign "sit" (H fingers on H fingers, both move down) → sign "down" (index finger points downward).