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🤟 How to sign
To sign "QUIET" in American Sign Language (ASL), place your index finger vertically against your lips, then move it downward in a gentle "shushing" motion, representing the universal gesture for silence.
📖 Word definition
Making little or no noise; free from disturbance or tumult; not speaking or making sound.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "1" handshape (index finger extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Index finger placed vertically against your lips.
- Movement: Move hand downward from lips in a smooth, gentle motion.
- Path: Straight downward movement about 6-8 inches from lips.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward your body, finger pointing upward initially.
- Facial Expression: Serious, calm expression with slightly pursed lips showing the concept of silence.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Too aggressive: Use gentle motion, not sharp or harsh movement.
❌ Wrong finger: Use index finger only, not multiple fingers.
❌ Missing lip contact: Must start with finger touching lips.
❌ Too fast: Move slowly and deliberately to show calmness.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Please be quiet."
How to sign: Sign "please" (open hand circles on chest) → sign "be" (B hand at mouth moves forward) → sign "quiet" (finger from lips down).
"The library is quiet."
How to sign: Sign "library" (L hand shakes) → sign "is" (I hand at mouth moves forward) → sign "quiet" (finger from lips down).
"I need quiet time."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "need" (X hand bends down) → sign "quiet" → sign "time" (tap wrist with index finger).