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How To Sign RECEIPT
in American Sign Language.
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🤟 How to sign
To sign "RECEIPT" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in an "R" handshape to tap twice on your non-dominant palm, representing receiving a paper receipt for a transaction.
📖 Word definition
A written acknowledgment that something has been received, especially a document acknowledging payment for goods or services.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "R" handshape (index and middle fingers crossed), non-dominant hand flat.
  2. Starting Position: Non-dominant hand held flat, palm up at chest level.
  3. Movement: Tap the "R" hand twice onto the center of the flat palm.
  4. Path: Small downward tapping motion, lifting slightly between taps.
  5. Hand Orientation: "R" hand faces down, flat hand faces up throughout.
  6. Facial Expression: Neutral, focused on the transaction or document.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Wrong handshape: Use "R" handshape, not pointing finger or flat hand.

❌ Single tap: Make two distinct taps, not one.

❌ Wrong location: Tap on palm center, not fingers or wrist.

❌ Too forceful: Use gentle taps, not hard hitting motion.

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"I need my receipt."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "need" (bent finger pulls down) → sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "receipt" (R hand taps palm twice).
"Keep the receipt safe."
How to sign: Sign "keep" (K hands stack) → sign "receipt" → sign "safe" (S hands cross at wrists protectively).
"Where is your receipt?"
How to sign: Sign "where" (index finger shakes side to side) → sign "your" (point forward) → sign "receipt" (R hand taps palm twice).